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#2 #metoo allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri

Rahul Johri

With the #metoo movement gaining popularity over the past few months on social media, it has affected the BCCI as well. An anonymous woman posted her account of being sexually harassed and assaulted by BCCI CEO Rahul Johri.

Shortly after the allegations were made, the COA released a statement are seeking an explanation from him.

"The reports disclose allegations of sexual harassment made against Mr. Johri, by an unnamed person through a twitter handle. The allegations also relate to his previous employment with a large media house," said the COA statement

"Though, the said allegations do not pertain to his employment with the BCCI, the Committee of Administrators of the BCCI has deemed it appropriate to seek an explanation from Mr Johri in relation to the allegations.

"He has been asked to submit his explanation within a week. Future course of action will be considered on receipt of his explanation," it added.