Press Trust of India
Chandigarh, Feb 4: Indian hockey captain Sardar Singh threatened Thursday to take legal action against the Brit woman of Indian origin, who has accused him of sexual harassment, claiming that she misused his social media accounts to send out information he never approved of.
Sardar, who is currently playing in the HIL as skipper of Punjab Warriors, said he will give appropriate answers to the allegations as and when he receives documents pertaining to her complaint.
Sardar, who is a DSP in Haryana Police, also reiterated that he and the complainant were just ‘good friends’. “My entire focus is on hockey. The allegations levelled are false. When report comes (what the police has to say), I will see what legal action is to be taken,” Sardar, accompanied by his lawyers, said while talking to reporters here.
The midfielder rejected the charge that he had forced the complainant to undergo abortion last year. “No such thing happened as far as I can recall. I am learning this from you and from her. I will keep you informed on the steps that I take to counter the allegations raised by her,” asserted Sardar.
Asked if he had been engaged to the woman in question, Sardar said, “Look, last time when I was playing in Spain, she accessed my emails after getting the password from my friends. Some tweets were also misused which were attributed to me. She had also announced through twitter that we will get married soon.”
Sardar said he had informed HI officials and his coaches about the misuse of his Twitter handle. The 29-year-old also said he had informed coach Roelant Oltmans about the developments.
Sardar, however, did not deny the fact that the woman in question and he were good friends. “I met her through FB before the 2012 London Games. Yes, we became good friends and she had also visited my home,” said Sardar. “I still respect her. I know my limits, I represent my country and there are so many youngsters who watch us. I have belief in myself. Whatever investigations take place, I will cooperate,” he added.
