Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Ex-Kabaddi Player Alleges ₹1.3 Crore Scam in Telangana
A former kabaddi player in Telangana says that the people in charge of the state's kabaddi association stole a lot of money.
He says they took around 1.3 crore rupees, which was meant for kabaddi games and other events.
These people are the secretary and treasurer of the association, and the player used to work with them.
He claims they used the money in ways they weren't supposed to, like opening a secret bank account and using funds for personal things.
The player also says they threatened him when he tried to stop them, and that they removed him from the local Kabaddi Association.
Now, the police are looking into what happened.
A criminal case filed against Telangana Kabaddi Association officials.
Former player Thota Suresh accuses officials of misappropriating ₹1.30 crore.
Allegations include misuse of funds for tournaments and unauthorized bank accounts.
Officials allegedly diverted funds from various sources for personal use.
Suresh claims he was threatened and removed from the Mahabubnagar district association.
- Who
- Former national kabaddi player Thota Suresh has accused the secretary and treasurer of the Telangana State Kabaddi Association.
- What
- A criminal case has been registered against the Secretary and Treasurer of the Telangana State Kabaddi Association.
- When
- The complaint was filed recently; the alleged misappropriation occurred over several years.
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- Because of alleged misappropriation of funds allocated for Kabaddi tournaments and other activities.
- Accused
- Secretary K Jagadish Yadav and Treasurer KB Sriramulu
- Complainant
- Thota Suresh
- Amount Alleged
- ₹1.30 crore
- Charges
- Criminal breach of trust, Cheating
- Association
- Telangana State Kabaddi Association
- Incident Location
- Telangana