Calgary bar manager charged in sexual assaults

A Calgary bar manager was charged with two counts of sexual assault Friday. (CTV Calgary)

A Calgary man has been charged in relation to a number of alleged sexual assaults.

In January, the first victim went for a job interview at Fire N Ice at 854 16 Ave. S.W.

Police say they believe that during the interview, the manager inappropriately touched the victim without consent, then temporarily prevented her from leaving.

Eventually, she was able to leave and contacted police to report the incident.

In April 2025, a second victim went out with friends downtown, where she ran into her manager. Police say the manager violated his position of authority and inappropriately touched the second victim without her consent.

Later the same night, the group of friends joined the manager and headed to a residence downtown, where they allege that the manager continued to inappropriately touch and sexually assault the victim, who contacted police and reported the incident the following day.

Following an investigation, Calgary resident Ankit Drall, 31, was charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of unlawful confinement.

Drall is scheduled to appear in court on July 4.

“I want to thank the victims who came forward. We recognize how difficult that can be and the trauma involved,” said Calgary police Staff Sgt. Paul Ralstin, in a media release.

“Their courage allowed us to advance this investigation,” he added. “Sexual contact is never acceptable without clear, voluntary and specific consent.

“Consent must come from a conscious, capable mind and can be given, withdrawn or withheld at any time,” he said. “We encourage anyone who believes they are a victim of sexual assault to report it—no matter how much time has passed.”

In Canada, there is no time limit on reporting a sexual assault.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.