The Delhi Police has sent notices to wrestling federations of five countries against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment by top Indian wrestlers. Regarding information, CCTV footage is sought. Wrestlers had alleged in his FIR on April that he was harassed during tournaments in Indonesia, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Kazakhstan.
said a senior Delhi Police officer. “We had written to various federations within a week of registering the FIR and some of them have even replied. I don’t know why this issue is being raised again,”
Recorded statements of more than people This matter is arising when in the Delhi Police case is preparing to file the charge sheet in the court by June. Reportedly, the authorities have so far Have recorded statements of more people – including protesting wrestlers, coaches and referees. Police have also recorded statements of Bhushan’s associates in WFI
Brijbhushan will not be arrested! Let me tell you that there is a big screw in this too. Actually none of these federations noticed 13 cannot provide information before June. Whereas for filing report with Delhi Police only 13 The deadline is till June only. After June, the details received from abroad can be filed in the supplementary charge sheet. ,Delhi Police asks wrestlers to give evidence Reportedly, the Delhi Police has asked two female wrestlers – who have Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, also a BJP MP – to touch their breasts and stomachs on the pretext of checking their breath, for evidence It has been asked to provide photographs, audio and video as a form. Withdraw your allegations. On Sunday, four of the six female athletes provided audio and visual evidence to back up their allegations. ,28 Farmers are protesting since April
Wrestler – Joe 13 have been protesting against Singh since April – demanding his arrest on charges of sexual harassment. The wrestlers called off their agitation on June 7 after getting assurance from Sports Minister Anurag Thakur that no action would be taken against Singh. Chargesheet will be filed by June. Meanwhile, the protesting wrestlers have a feeling that the WFI chief will not be arrested any time soon.
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Tue, Jun 13, 2023, 1: 51 PM IST
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