Lakshya Sen Age Controversy: The Karnataka Police has started an investigation against international badminton player Lakshya Sen for giving false information about his age. The police gave this information on Saturday. Nagaraja M.G., who runs a badminton academy in the city. The investigation has been initiated on the basis of a complaint filed by It has been said in the complaint that Lakshya Sen was born in 1998, but he wrongly mentioned 2001 as his date of birth.
It has been said in the complaint that by falsifying the documents, the accused cheated other talented players and got benefits from the government. According to the High Grounds Police in Bengaluru, an FIR has been registered against Sen’s father Dhirendra Kumar Sen, his mother Nirmala Sen, Chirag Sen, his brother and coach Vimal Kumar. While his father Dhirendra Kumar Sen is a badminton coach, his brother Chirag Sen is also a badminton player.
It has been alleged in the complaint that the birth details of Lakshya and Chirag have been tampered with in their birth certificates. They have also alleged that in connivance with Karnataka Badminton Association Vimal Kumar and coaches at Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy, the accused brothers are competing in international championships against opponents below their age group. He said that this is happening since 2010.
Complainant Nagaraju has described Lakshya Sen as accused number three. He approached the local court with a personal complaint following which an FIR was registered and an investigation was initiated. Police has registered a case under IPC sections 420, 468, 471. Lakshya Sen was recently awarded the Arjuna Award.
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