Hockey player Varun Kumar, who was recently booked on charges of rape, has claimed that the complaint against him is false and frivolous. He alleges that the case is an attempt to extort money and tarnish his reputation. Varun has requested urgent leave from the camp and expressed his inability to participate in the upcoming Pro-League matches.
Varun has been granted "urgent leave" from national duty by Hockey India after he stated that the incident has taken a toll on his "physical and mental health".
Was appointed DSP in Punjab Police two days ago, CM Mann had given him job letter; the case has been registered under IPC sections of 376 (rape) and 420 (cheating) and other POCSO sections on the complaint of 21-year-old woman, who accused Kumar of exploiting her physically for five years on the pretext of the marrying her before allegedly snapping ties with her