Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police booked the organisers of the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar and their supporters on charges of rioting and obstructing public servant in discharge of duty after some of them were detained while marching to the new Parliament building on Sunday. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia were among those detained after a scuffle with security personnel who tried to stop them from marching to the new Parliament building as it was being inaugurated. Wrestlers and police personnel shoved and pushed each other when Vinesh Phogat, her cousin sister Sangeeta Phogat and Sakshi Malik tried to breach the barricades. The wrestlers had been protesting at Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh since April 23, demanding his arrest for alleged sexual harassment of several women grapplers.

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Delhi Riots: Court Frames Attempt To Murder Charges Against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi & Others; Discharges Them Under Arms Act
11 months ago

Delhi Riots: Court Frames Attempt To Murder Charges Against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi & Others; Discharges Them Under Arms Act

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday framed charges of rioting, unlawful assembly and attempt to murder against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi and 11 others in a case concerning the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Both Ishrat Jahan and Khalid Saifi were also arrested in FIR 59 of 2020, the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy into the riots being …

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh

The Hindu  

The ongoing crisis in Indian wrestling took a fresh twist on Wednesday when hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against the loss of one crucial year of their careers, a situation for which they blamed top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. Braving cold conditions, the junior wrestlers arrived at Jantar …

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest, says Sakshi Malik
1 year, 6 months ago

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest, says Sakshi Malik

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Sunday accused BJP leader and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist grappler Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest. The country's top wrestlers including Sakshi, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of …

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest: Sakshi Malik
1 year, 6 months ago

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest: Sakshi Malik

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has accused BJP leader and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist grappler Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest. Sakshi and her husband Satyawart Kadian had also posted a video on Saturday alleging that it was Babita and another BJP leader Teerath Rana who had initially taken permission for …

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian

Live Mint  

Olympic medallist Sakshee Malikkh and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian on Saturday insisted that the wrestlers' protest was not politically motivated. Country's top wrestlers including Sakshee Malikkh, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and intimidation. Leaders from different political parties, including Congress' Priyanka Gandhi, …

Delhi Police propose withdrawing FIR against wrestlers for rioting
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police propose withdrawing FIR against wrestlers for rioting

Firstpost  

Delhi Police have proposed withdrawing the FIR filed against wrestlers and their supporters for march towards new Parliament building on May 28. The proposal came on the day Delhi Police filed a chargesheet against BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers had been protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and have …

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: In a huge relief to outgoing Wrestlers Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, the Delhi Police recommends the cancellation of the case filed by the minor wrestler. The Delhi Police's Special Investigation Team has probed the sexual harassment allegations against the outgoing WFI president and BJP MP Singh. Top wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and …

Delhi Police to withdraw FIR against protesting wrestlers: Sources
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police to withdraw FIR against protesting wrestlers: Sources

India Today  

The FIR against the protesting wrestlers will be withdrawn by the Delhi Police, sources told India Today TV. On May 28, an FIR was registered against the organisers of the wrestlers' protest, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The wrestlers, protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan …

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest

Hindustan Times  

Top wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Monday rejected media reports which claimed that they have withdrawn from the ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who allegedly sexually harassed several female grapplers. Wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia address a press conference during their ongoing protest against the alleged sexual …

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre

The Hindu  

A mahapanchayat in Haryana’s Kurukshetra on Friday gave the Centre a week’s time to initiate a dialogue on the wrestlers’ demand for the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Mr. Singh has denied these charges Announcing the decision after an hour-long meeting, Bharatiya Kisan Union chief Rakesh Tikait said, “The government has …

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest
1 year, 6 months ago

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest

Hindustan Times  

That's all it took on May 28 for the wrestlers to be dragged and detained at Jantar Mantar before Delhi Police swooped in to clear the protest site. We take a look at some of the key figures in the protest: Bajrang Punia: “Getting justice for these girls will mean more to me than an Olympics medal” A soft-spoken man, …

Wrestlers’ protest: Security tightened at Delhi borders ahead of demonstrations called by Samyukt Kisan Morcha
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Security tightened at Delhi borders ahead of demonstrations called by Samyukt Kisan Morcha

The Hindu  

Security was tightened at Delhi's border points on June 1 in view of a call for nationwide demonstrations given by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha in support of wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Security personnel are maintaining strict vigil at the border points and extra pickets have been put up to prevent any untoward …

Communist groups DYFI and SFI to launch agitation supporting wrestlers, national president of DYFI, AA Rahim, targets PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Communist groups DYFI and SFI to launch agitation supporting wrestlers, national president of DYFI, AA Rahim, targets PM Modi

Op India  

Democratic Youth Federation of India and the Students Federation of India jointly declared a nationwide protest in support of the wrestler’s protest from June 4. Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations and are demanding his arrest. Through this protest, we demand …

India Gate, next stop in wrestlers’ protest plan, cordoned off by Delhi cops
1 year, 6 months ago

India Gate, next stop in wrestlers’ protest plan, cordoned off by Delhi cops

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A day after the country’s top wrestlers announced a plan to launch an indefinite hunger strike at India Gate, the Delhi police on Wednesday cordoned off the memorial and barred public entry to the lawns. The Delhi police on Sunday prevented the wrestlers from marching to the new Parliament building on Sunday and later dismantled their tents at …

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1

The Hindu  

BKU leader Naresh Tikait said a 'mahapanchayat' will be held in Muzaffarnagar's Soram village on Thursday to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges. On a drama-filled Tuesday, some of India's best wrestlers accompanied by hundreds of supporters gathered on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, threatening to immerse …

India’s protesting wrestlers postpone tossing medals into Ganges
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s protesting wrestlers postpone tossing medals into Ganges

Al Jazeera  

Athletes protesting against alleged sexual harassment by a top official threatened to throw their medals in the river in the temple town of Haridwar. India’s top wrestlers have agreed to postpone plans to toss their medals into the river Ganges as they demand the arrest of the head of the Wrestling Federation of India over sexual harassment allegations. “We will …

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?
1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?

The Hindu  

A little over one month after they had began protesting at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harrassment, India’s top wrestlers including Olympic and World medallists Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were on Sunday detained by Delhi Police and their protest site cleared. The wrestlers …

Indian wrestlers protest: Delhi Police say sex abuse protest ‘cancelled’ after they marched to new parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian wrestlers protest: Delhi Police say sex abuse protest ‘cancelled’ after they marched to new parliament

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police in New Delhi have …

Abhinav Bindra follows Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri; Reacts to wrestlers’ protests
1 year, 6 months ago

Abhinav Bindra follows Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri; Reacts to wrestlers’ protests

The Hindu  

Abhinav Bindra, India’s gold medallist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, took to Twitter to react to the police detaining the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Sunday. We must ensure that if such situations arise, they are dealt with utmost sensitivity… — Abhinav A. Bindra OLY May 29, 2023 A little over one month after the wrestlers …

'Sengol bent on the first day,' Tamil Nadu
1 year, 6 months ago

'Sengol bent on the first day,' Tamil Nadu

ABP News  

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin attacked the BJP-led central government for police action against protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Mallik, and Bajrang Punia, saying that the Sengol bent on the very first day when the new Parliament building was inaugurated, reported ANI. Notably, protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Mallik, and Bajrang Punia were among others who …

Protest in Jantar Mantar Won't Be Allowed, Find Another Site: Delhi Police Tells Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Protest in Jantar Mantar Won't Be Allowed, Find Another Site: Delhi Police Tells Wrestlers

News 18  

A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on Monday said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. ”If the wrestlers will apply for permission to stage their sit-in again in the future, they will be allowed to do so at …

Wrestlers will not be allowed to protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers will not be allowed to protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on Monday said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. Soon after, the Delhi Police cleared the site of their over-month-long sit-in at Jantar Mantar and said they would not be …

Wrestlers will be allowed to protest at any suitable place other than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers will be allowed to protest at any suitable place other than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

The Hindu  

A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on May 29 said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. Soon after, the Delhi Police cleared the site of their over-month-long sit-in at Jantar Mantar and said they would not be allowed …

Citizens’ statement with over 1,100 signatories backs wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Citizens’ statement with over 1,100 signatories backs wrestlers

The Hindu  

More than 1,100 citizens — including lawyers, academics, journalists, activists, former parliamentarians, ex-bureaucrats and various individuals — on Sunday issued a release in support of the wrestlers and their supporters who had been protesting at Jantar Mantar for over a month. In a joint statement titled ‘Dismantle the structures of sexual violence, NOT the protesters’ tent!’, the signatories demanded the …

DCW Chief Demands Brij Bhushan's Arrest, Action Against Police Personnel Who Detained Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

DCW Chief Demands Brij Bhushan's Arrest, Action Against Police Personnel Who Detained Wrestlers

News 18  

Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal wrote to the Commissioner of Police, demanding the arrest of BJP MP and chief of Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and action against personnel who detained the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar on Sunday. In the letter addressed to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, Maliwal said she was deeply pained …

Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri, Sreeshankar react after police detain protesting wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri, Sreeshankar react after police detain protesting wrestlers

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Sunday reacted after India’s top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were detained by the Delhi Police and their protest site cleared. https://t.co/M2gzso4qjX — Neeraj Chopra May 28, 2023 Speaking on the incident, Indian Football captain Sunil Chhetri tweeted, “Why does it have to come down to our wrestlers being dragged around without …

DCW chief seeks Brij Bhushan’s arrest, accuses Delhi Police of being ‘partisan’
1 year, 6 months ago

DCW chief seeks Brij Bhushan’s arrest, accuses Delhi Police of being ‘partisan’

Live Mint  

DCW chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday wrote to Delhi Police Commissioner seeking the arrest of Bhartiya Janata Party MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The champion wrestlers had resumed their agitation against former Wresting Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on April 23, demanding his arrest for alleged sexual harassment of several women …

Wrestlers detained by Delhi police as protest intensifies for Maha Panchayat. Pics
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers detained by Delhi police as protest intensifies for Maha Panchayat. Pics

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers detained by Delhi police as protest intensifies for Maha Panchayat. Pics Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Mallik and Bajrang Punia were detained by Delhi Police on Sunday while attempting to march to the new Parliament.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Ace wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Mallik and Bajrang Punia were among others who were …

'Prevented' from attending mahapanchayat in wrestlers’ support, claims section of JNU students
1 year, 6 months ago

'Prevented' from attending mahapanchayat in wrestlers’ support, claims section of JNU students

The Hindu  

A section of Jawaharlal Nehru University students on May 28 alleged that the varsity authorities "prevented" them from taking part in the 'Mahila Maha Panchayat' by ramping up security on campus. The 'maha panchayat' was called to express solidarity with the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. pic.twitter.com/ry5Wv9xn5A — Vinesh Phogat …

Wrestlers detained while trying to march towards new Parliament building, Delhi police clears Jantar Mantar protest site
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers detained while trying to march towards new Parliament building, Delhi police clears Jantar Mantar protest site

The Hindu  

May 28, 2023 02:14 pm | Updated May 29, 2023 01:01 pm IST - New Delhi India’s top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, who were living in makeshift tents at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar for nearly 35 days to protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, …

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

Even after a month of continuous protests against the alleged sexual misconduct by the Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, top wrestlers, who have once clinched medals for India at the international forums, have been struggling at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. The tensions heightened on Sunday as wrestler Vinesh Phogat, along with her cousin sister …

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march
1 year, 6 months ago

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march

Al Jazeera  

Several wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have been detained as they tried to march to India’s new parliament building in New Delhi to demand the arrest of their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations. The wrestlers originally held demonstrations in January to demand action again Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has …

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police File Status Report Before Court, Record Victims' Statement
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police File Status Report Before Court, Record Victims' Statement

News 18  

The Delhi Police on Saturday filed a status report on the application moved by the protesting women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Appearing for Delhi Police, special public prosecutor Atul Shrivastava apprised Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjit Singh Jaspal of Rouse Avenue Court that the statements of the ‘victim’ women wrestlers …

Delhi court seeks status report on complaint against protesting wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi court seeks status report on complaint against protesting wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Thursday sought Action Taken Report from Delhi Police while agreeing to hear the criminal complaint filed seeking registration of a First Information Report against wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik for allegedly spreading hate speech. Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia Advocate AP Singh, appearing for the complainant, submitted before the court that …

Wrestlers' Protest: Thousands of people march to India Gate in support of protesting grapplers
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest: Thousands of people march to India Gate in support of protesting grapplers

Firstpost  

Waving hundreds of tricolours, the supporters, who had arrived from bordering states, echoed the same sentiments as the aggrieved wrestlers and demanded the strictest of punishments for Brij Bhushan. New Delhi: Thousands of supporters of the wrestlers marched from Jantar Mantar to India Gate under extremely heavy security and raised slogans demanding the arrest of former Wrestling Federation of India …

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos
1 year, 7 months ago

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos

Hindustan Times  

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik spearheaded a candlelight march Tuesday to mark a month of their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia …

Wrestlers to hold 'peaceful' women's mahapanchayat in front of new Parliament on May 28, says Vinesh Phogat
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers to hold 'peaceful' women's mahapanchayat in front of new Parliament on May 28, says Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

Wrestlers' Protest: Wrestlers who have been protesting in Delhi demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations held a candlelight protest in the national capital. The protesters further said that they have decided to hold a peaceful women's Maha Panchayat in front of the new Parliament on May 28. "We have …

Wrestlers vs WFI Chief: Protesters Warn Of Going Forward With Khap Mahapanchayat's 'Big Call' Today
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers vs WFI Chief: Protesters Warn Of Going Forward With Khap Mahapanchayat's 'Big Call' Today

News 18  

Protest of India’s top wrestlers at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, seeking the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers, is about to complete a month, as they contemplate their next move. Meanwhile, the security has been beefed up at Jantar Mantar and on Delhi’s borders ahead of a farmers’ meeting …

Wrestlers protest:
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest:

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations, today, said he is ready to undergo a polygraph test if the same is conducted on star wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. "I am ready for a narco test, polygraph test or lie detector test if the …

Wrestlers protest: PM Modi trying to save his party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accuses Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest: PM Modi trying to save his party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accuses Congress

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: The Congress party today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his "silence" on sexual harassment allegations against BJP MP and WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and accused him of trying to save his party's leader. In a tweet in Hindi, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "Sportspersons who have brought laurels to the country by winning …

Will take wrestlers agitation global, says Vinesh Phogat
1 year, 7 months ago

Will take wrestlers agitation global, says Vinesh Phogat

The Hindu  

Agitating wrestlers on May 15 evening gathered in large numbers and marched in protest from Jantar Mantar to Connaught Place stating that they are planning on taking their protest “global” and have approached other Olympic players and sportspersons for support in demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Since April 23, India’s ace wrestlers …

SIT constituted to probe sexual harassment allegation against WFI chief: Delhi Police to court
1 year, 7 months ago

SIT constituted to probe sexual harassment allegation against WFI chief: Delhi Police to court

The Hindu  

In connection with allegations of sexual harassment levelled by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi police on May 12 said that his statement has been recorded and a special investigation team has been formed to probe the case. The submission for SIT was made before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal, in response …

Farmers break through barricades to join wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar; no untoward incident, says Delhi Police
1 year, 7 months ago

Farmers break through barricades to join wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar; no untoward incident, says Delhi Police

The Hindu  

Several farmers broke through police barricades on Monday in a bid to enter Jantar Mantar and extend support to the wrestlers protesting at the site since April 23 demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over complaints of sexual harassment. The Delhi police denied any untoward incident and said some farmers …

Wrestlers' protest in Delhi stirs political pot in Haryana
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' protest in Delhi stirs political pot in Haryana

India Today  

Wrestlers, protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have found support in Haryana's opposition parties and khap panchayats. Amongst politicians who have made a beeline to the protest site are Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Deepender Hooda, Seilja Kumari, INLD chief Abhay Chautala, former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, …

Delhi: Ruckus at wrestlers' protesting site after farmers reach Jantar Mantar
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi: Ruckus at wrestlers' protesting site after farmers reach Jantar Mantar

India TV News  

In support of wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a large number of farmers gathered in Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Wrestlers have been protesting in the national capital for over 10 days demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh and his sacking from the post in the …

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold nationwide protests in support of wrestlers, Delhi Police beefs up security
1 year, 7 months ago

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold nationwide protests in support of wrestlers, Delhi Police beefs up security

The Hindu  

Delhi Police stepped up security arrangements at Jantar Mantar, where wrestlers are staging a sit-in, and in border areas of the city as hundreds of farmers are expected to visit the protest site on May 7 to extend support to the grapplers. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha on May 6 announced a nationwide agitation in support of the wrestlers who have …

Delhi Police to beef up security as farmer unions announce visit to wrestlers' protest site
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Police to beef up security as farmer unions announce visit to wrestlers' protest site

Firstpost  

Security will be beefed up at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and on the capital’s borders after two farmers’ organisation’s announced visits on Sunday and Monday to the site where some wrestlers are protesting, police said. The Delhi Police have planned elaborate security arrangements near Jantar Mantar and the city’s bordering areas ahead of the visit, the officials said. A senior …

Wrestlers’ protest: Renowned coach Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Renowned coach Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Firstpost  

Chandigarh: Standing in support of the protesting wrestlers, Dronacharya award-winning coach Mahavir Singh Phogat on Friday threatened to return his medals if justice is not delivered, demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers, including Olympic medallist duo of Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, have been sitting on a protest …

Bhupinder Hooda meets protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, says it is a ‘fight for justice’
1 year, 7 months ago

Bhupinder Hooda meets protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, says it is a ‘fight for justice’

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister of Haryana Bhupinder Hooda on Thursday visited the protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for the second time to extend his support and said that it is “not a political fight” but a “fight for justice”. Former chief minister of Haryana Bhupinder Hooda meets protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar “Everyone should rise above party politics and support …

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