India, Oct. 22 -- Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh, a 40-year-old para swimmer from Bihar, has returned to India before competing at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, following allegations of sexual harassment and molestation involving a female hotel employee.

Japanese police detained Shaikh after the complaint was brought to the attention of the local organising committee and officials accompanying the Indian delegation. He was sent back to India on Tuesday, a day after the alleged incident took place on Monday at the hotel where the Indian para-swimming team was staying.

According to media organisations, the woman was performing housekeeping duties in Shaikh's room when the alleged misconduct occurred.

The incident has also rais...