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BFI suspends secretary general over alleged irregularities

7 sourcesUpdated 14 Oct 2026, 8:24 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India
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Ajay Singh, president of the Boxing Federation of India, suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar with immediate effect pending an inquiry.

The suspension order cites alleged financial irregularities, misuse of authority and non-cooperation with investigations.

Officials say the case involves an unauthorized broadcasting work order and issues linked to a cancelled national championship.

Kumar had recently written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing federation leaders of criminal intimidation to stop a no-confidence motion.

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Federation officials rejected Kumar’s intimidation claims as baseless, while the internal dispute within the BFI continued.

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All the reporting agrees that the BFI suspended Pramod Kumar and tied the action to allegations of financial irregularities and non-cooperation with inquiries.

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What remains disputed is the substance of Kumar’s intimidation complaint, which federation officials have rejected as baseless, and the inquiry outcome is still pending.

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Neutral coverage focuses on the sequence of events inside the Boxing Federation of India. Pramod Kumar was suspended by president Ajay Singh over alleged financial irregularities, misuse of authority and non-cooperation with inquiries. The reports say the suspension order referenced an unauthorized broadcasting work order and other federation issues, while one account also mentions an unverified company sponsorship claim. They also note that Kumar had accused federation leaders of criminal intimidation in a letter to the Prime Minister, and that officials dismissed those allegations as baseless.

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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

BFI suspends secretary general Pramod Kumar over alleged financial irregularities

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The Boxing Federation of India has suspended its secretary general, Pramod Kumar, over alleged financial irregularities, misuse of authority, and non-cooperation with investigations. BFI president Ajay Singh issued the suspension order following issues involving a broadcasting work order and the cancellation of a national championship. The action came a day after Kumar wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing federation leaders of criminal intimidation, which officials dismissed as baseless.

India Today Neutral framing Provisional rating

Boxing Federation suspends secretary general day after intimidation complaint to PM Modi

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The Boxing Federation of India has suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar pending an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities, misuse of authority, and non-cooperation. The suspension follows Kumar's complaint to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging criminal intimidation by BFI president Ajay Singh and executive director Col. Arun Malik to prevent a no-confidence motion. Federation officials have rejected the intimidation claims as baseless while the power struggle within the BFI continues to unfold.

The Economic Times Neutral framing Reported

BFI suspends secretary general Pramod Kumar for alleged financial irregularities

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Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh has suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar with immediate effect pending an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities and misuse of authority. The suspension order cites unauthorized broadcasting work orders and failure to cooperate with investigations. This development occurred shortly after Kumar accused top federation leaders of criminal intimidation to halt a no-confidence motion, though officials have dismissed the accusation.

Rediff Neutral framing Reported

BFI President Suspends Secretary General Pramod Kumar Over Allegations

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The Boxing Federation of India has suspended Secretary General Pramod Kumar amid allegations of financial irregularities, misuse of authority, and non-cooperation with official inquiries. President Ajay Singh cited issues regarding an unauthorized broadcasting work order and an unverified company sponsorship claim. The suspension also follows Kumar's attempt to convene an unauthorized meeting for a no-confidence motion and his recent complaint to the Prime Minister regarding alleged intimidation.

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BFI suspends secretary general Pramod Kumar for alleged financial irregularities

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Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh has placed secretary general Pramod Kumar under interim suspension pending an inquiry into financial irregularities and misuse of authority. The suspension order details accusations involving unauthorized broadcasting work orders and uncooperative behavior regarding canceled championships. The action follows a complaint letter sent by Kumar to the Prime Minister alleging criminal intimidation by federation leaders to block a no-confidence vote.