The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police, alleging threats to the life and property of its president, Kalyan Chaubey. The complaint was lodged at the Dwarka Sector 23 police station on Thursday, September 15, 2023.
According to the complaint, the AIFF office received an anonymous call on September 10, 2023, threatening the safety of Chaubey and his family. The caller allegedly made specific threats to harm Chaubey and his property.
“Delhi Police has received a complaint at Dwarka Sector 23 police station and are conducting an inquiry,” a senior police officer told PTI.
The AIFF has been embroiled in controversies in recent months. Former secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran was sacked, and Chaubey has faced accusations of corruption from the federation’s former legal head.
Chaubey, who was elected as AIFF president in September 2022, has denied the charges.
The AIFF’s complaint comes amid heightened concerns about the safety of sports officials in India. In recent years, there have been several incidents of violence and threats against sports administrators.
The Delhi Police is investigating the complaint and has assured the AIFF of its full cooperation. The federation has also taken steps to enhance security measures at its office and for Chaubey and his family.
The AIFF is hopeful that the police will apprehend the individuals responsible for the threats and bring them to justice. The federation is committed to ensuring the safety of its officials and will continue to cooperate with the authorities in their investigation.
