Top officials of Boxing Federation of India suspended

BFI secretary general Hemanta Kumar Kalita and treasurer Digvijay Singh were suspended following an independent investigation led by Justice (Retd.) Sudhir Kumar Jain

NEW DELHI: President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), Ajay Singh, has suspended secretary general Hemanta Kumar Kalita and treasurer Digvijay Singh following an independent investigation led by Justice (Retd.) Sudhir Kumar Jain.

“This is in pursuant of a complaint received from the Sports Authority of India regarding alleged financial irregularities and mismanagement of funds and a subsequent, independent investigation by Justice (Retd) Sudhir Kumar Jain, former Judge of Delhi High Court,” the BFI president said in a letter addressed to the two officials.

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“The findings of the report establish a clear breach of fiduciary duties and responsibilities expected from individuals holding key positions within the Federation,” it was stated in the letter.

“In the light of the gravity of the findings and to ensure the integrity and transparency of the Federation’s operations, it has been decided to suspend you both from your respective positions as the Secretary and the Treasurer of BFI,” Ajay Singh said in the letter.