Controversy Sparks Over Santosh Trophy Selection in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir government has set up a committee to investigate the selection process of the J&K football team for the 2025 Santosh Trophy. Allegations surfaced regarding regional bias, prompting protests and demands for the Sports Minister's resignation. Anuradha Gupta will lead a nine-member team to assess the claims.

The Jammu and Kashmir government is under scrutiny as it forms a committee to investigate the selection process for the 2025 Santosh Trophy team, following accusations of regional bias.

Protests erupted in Jammu, calling for the list compiled by the Sports Council to be scrapped. Sports Minister Satish Sharma faced calls for his resignation amid claims of discrimination against the Jammu region. In response, he promised an impartial inquiry.

A government directive has established a nine-member committee, led by Anuradha Gupta, to deliver findings within seven days. The panel will gather public input from Jammu and Srinagar. Allegations claim that only one player from Jammu was chosen out of 20, despite 74 being initially shortlisted.

(With inputs from agencies.)