CBI orders inquiry against Indian Olympic Association chief Narinder Batra

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday registered a preliminary inquiry against the president of the Indian Olympic Association, Narinder Batra, and some unknown officials of Hockey India.

A senior CBI officer informed ANI that after getting a complaint against Batra and other personnel of Hockey India, they have registered a preliminary inquiry into the matter. “In the complaint, it has been alleged that around Rs 35 lakh of Hockey India funds have been spent on the personal benefits of Batra,” the officer said.

CBI registers preliminary enquiry against Narinder Batra, president of Indian Hockey Assn & unknown officials of Hockey India on a complaint. The complaint alleges that funds of around Rs 35 lakhs of Hockey India have been spent for the personal benefit of Batra: CBI sources pic.twitter.com/UJMjSIQhc5

— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2022

The officer further informed that Batra, who also heads International Hockey Federation (FIH), will be called for questioning soon over the allegations made against him.