Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Hockey India President Files Police Complaint Amid Federation Power Struggle
Hockey India is having a disagreement between some of its top officials.
President Dilip Tirkey filed a police complaint against several people connected with the federation.
He says an official vehicle was taken back while his bag, medicines and documents were still inside.
Tirkey says his calls asking for the belongings to be returned were not answered.
The complaint makes serious allegations, but police have not yet registered an FIR.
Tirkey and Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh also disagree about meetings and other administrative decisions.
One disputed meeting discussed changes to the Hockey India League and future hockey events.
Bhola Nath said he did not know about the complaint because he was in Japan for the Asian Games.
He said the federation election would take place on November 7.
Dilip Tirkey complained to Delhi Police against Hockey India officials, alleging criminal breach of trust, theft, endangerment of life and wrongful abandonment.
Tirkey said personal belongings, documents and essential medicines were not returned after an official vehicle was recalled during his September 22 visit.
The complaint names R K Srivastava, Subodh Kumar, Bhushan Kumar and driver Harminder Singh.
The dispute reflects a broader power struggle between Tirkey and Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh over administrative decisions and meeting procedures.
Delhi Police confirmed receiving the complaint, but no FIR had been registered; Bhola Nath said he was unaware of it and reaffirmed November 7 as the election date.
- Who
- Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey filed the complaint against R K Srivastava, Subodh Kumar, Bhushan Kumar and driver Harminder Singh; Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh is involved in the wider dispute.
- What
- Tirkey accused the officials of criminal breach of trust, theft, endangerment of life and wrongful abandonment, and sought recovery of his belongings and documents.
- When
- The belongings incident reportedly occurred during Tirkey's official visit on September 22; the election is scheduled for November 7.
- Where
- The complaint was filed with Delhi Police; the vehicle incident occurred during Tirkey's visit to New Delhi, and Bhola Nath responded from Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- Tirkey said his personal belongings, including essential medicines, were withheld after an official vehicle was recalled amid an ongoing internal power struggle.
Dilip Tirkey's allegations
Bhola Nath Singh's response
Missing belongings and police complaint
Dilip Tirkey's allegations
Tirkey alleged that officials withheld his personal belongings, documents and essential medicines after recalling an official vehicle, and he sought their immediate recovery.
Bhola Nath Singh's response
Bhola Nath Singh said he was unaware of the complaint because he was in Nagoya, Japan, and did not provide a substantive response to the allegations.
Authority over federation meetings
Dilip Tirkey's allegations
Tirkey said the September 18 emergent Executive Board meeting lacked his sanction and was therefore illegal.
Bhola Nath Singh's response
The meeting went ahead and discussed Hockey India League restructuring, election dates, personnel matters and upcoming events.
Election schedule
Dilip Tirkey's allegations
Tirkey's side has disputed aspects of the federation's administration, including meeting procedures and election-related decisions.
Bhola Nath Singh's response
Bhola Nath Singh asserted that the Hockey India election would be held on November 7 as decided.
- Complainant
- Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India
- Complaint recipient
- Delhi Police
- Allegations
- Criminal breach of trust, theft, endangerment of life and wrongful abandonment
- Reported incident
- An official vehicle was recalled without returning Tirkey's belongings, documents and essential medicines
- Police status
- The complaint was received, but no FIR had been lodged
- Wider dispute
- Tirkey and Bhola Nath Singh are divided over administrative decisions and meeting protocols
- Election date
- Bhola Nath Singh said the election will be held on November 7