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 “cancelled” the ongoing protest by top Indian wrestlers who have alleged sexual abuse by the sporting body’s chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. In a statement on Monday, Delhi Police’s deputy commissioner said that the protest had been “called off” as the protesters flouted laws despite repeated requests from officials on Sunday. “Today was an important day for the country as the new parliament building was to be inaugurated and despite warnings and repeatedly urging protesters at Jantar Mantar to not march beyond the protest site, they continued to do so,” he said, adding the behaviour of the wrestlers was “highly irresponsible”. The entire protest venue at Jantar Mantar has been cleared.” Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is detained by the police while attempting to march to India’s new parliament While the wrestlers were released from detention later on Sunday evening, police lodged an FIR against the wrestlers which named Phogat, Malik and Punia among others.

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Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi Court adjourns statement recording against Brij Bhushan Singh
3 months, 1 week ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi Court adjourns statement recording against Brij Bhushan Singh

India TV News  

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has adjourned the recording of the victim's statement in the high-profile sexual harassment case against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh until September 13. Several women wrestlers have come forward with serious accusations, leading to a formal legal challenge against the former WFI president. The case originated from a complaint …

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment
4 months ago

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Friday informed the court hearing the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, that the security provided to the complainants had not been withdrawn, and there was some “miscommunication”. Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Kumar Srivastava, appearing for Delhi Police, informed the court of Additional Chief …

Security of complainants in case against Brij Bhushan removed? ‘A misunderstanding’, says Delhi Police
4 months ago

Security of complainants in case against Brij Bhushan removed? ‘A misunderstanding’, says Delhi Police

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, in identical posts on social media platform X claimed on Thursday that Delhi Police have removed security cover of three female wrestlers, complainants in the sexual harassment case against ex-Wrestling Federation of India president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh The trio of Phogat, Malik, and fellow grappler Bajrang Punia, …

Delhi Court Orders Framing Of Charges Against Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court Orders Framing Of Charges Against Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case

News 18  

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh the sexual harassment case lodged against them by six women wrestlers against him. Protesting Wrestlers Welcomes Court’s Verdict Star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed the Delhi court’s decision to frame sexual harassment charges …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Arguments on Framing Charges against Brij Bhushan concludes
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Arguments on Framing Charges against Brij Bhushan concludes

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The arguments on the point of charge against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brijbhushan Singh in the female Wrestlers' sexual harassment case concluded at the city's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot heard extensive arguments by the complainant wrestlers, the Delhi Police, and the accused, also including suspended WFI …

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 …

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar

Op India  

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, hundreds of junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar to express their discontent over losing a crucial year of their careers. The protest was targeted at veteran Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India for an year. The protesters were even carrying banners urging UWW, …

Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

Hundreds of young wrestlers reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest against renowned grapplers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat. 'No issues with WFI without Sanjay Singh': Sakshi Notably, Sakshi Malik stated that she has no problem with the WFI body except Sanjay Singh. "We don't have any issues with the new federation except one man, Sanjay Singh. We don't …

'From Jantar Mantar Demonstrations to Sakshi Malik Retirement': The Scarring Wrestlers Protest Saga of 2023
11 months, 4 weeks ago

'From Jantar Mantar Demonstrations to Sakshi Malik Retirement': The Scarring Wrestlers Protest Saga of 2023

News 18  

In a landmark year which saw India register their highest-ever medal tally at the Asian Games, another big talking point around the conversation of sport in the nation was the prolonged fight by the nation’s top wrestlers against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who was accused of sexual harassment against women wrestlers. The hartal was called off and …

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months
1 year ago

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's loyalist Sanjay Singh was elected as the new president of the WFI on Thursday. Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - A recap of what happened in 12 months From the wrestlers' protest to the WFI elections, here is a timeline of what happened January 18: Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, …

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says

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 The outgoing chief of India’s …

Brij Bhushan Harassed Wrestlers 'At Every Opportunity', Sufficient Evidence to Frame Charges: Cops to Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Brij Bhushan Harassed Wrestlers 'At Every Opportunity', Sufficient Evidence to Frame Charges: Cops to Court

News 18  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh harassed women wrestlers at every opportunity, Delhi Police told the Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday. Delhi Police, represented by an additional public prosecutor, Atul Srivastava said that there is sufficient evidence against Bhushan to frame charges in the sexual harassment case. Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court was hearing arguments in an …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court
1 year, 4 months ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

The Hindu  

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, an accused in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers, submitted in a Delhi court that “hugging or touching a woman without sexual intent is not an offence”. Mr. Singh, who was present in the court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal, opposed …

Minor wrestler tells court she is satisfied with Delhi Police’s investigation in sexual harassment case against outgoing WFI chief
1 year, 4 months ago

Minor wrestler tells court she is satisfied with Delhi Police’s investigation in sexual harassment case against outgoing WFI chief

The Hindu  

A minor wrestler who accused outgoing chief of Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment told a court here on Tuesday that she was satisfied with the investigation conducted by the Delhi Police in the case. The minor did not oppose the police report that said a case was not made out under …

Delhi court grants interim bail to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case by wrestlers
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi court grants interim bail to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case by wrestlers

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on July 18 granted interim bail to Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and suspended WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar for two days in a sexual harassment case lodged by women wrestlers. The metropolitan court on Tuesday passed the order after Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava, appearing for Delhi …

Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 29, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ On the wrestler’s mat, it is agility and quick thinking that produces the next move to overpower an opponent. When one wrestler suffered an injury, she was summoned to Singh’s Delhi office and told that the federation would bear her treatment expenses in return for sexual favours. The Delhi …

Wrestlers not to continue street protest, say fight will be a legal battle now
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrestlers not to continue street protest, say fight will be a legal battle now

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after asserting that they could hit the streets again to resume their agitation against WFI chief, the protesting wrestlers on Sunday said the fight against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will be fought in the court and not on roads. This fight will continue, whether it is on the mat or off the mat, but the fight …

Wrestlers protest: 'We did not ask for exemption from trials...,' says Bajrang Punia
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: 'We did not ask for exemption from trials...,' says Bajrang Punia

India TV News  

The protesting wrestlers on Saturday denied requesting such a favor from the IOA ad-hoc panel and stated that they would quit wrestling if it was proven, despite opposition from fellow grapplers for receiving an exemption from trials at the Asian Games. Yogeshwar Dutt, a bronze medalist at the London Olympics, questioned the ad-hoc panel's decision on Friday and inquired as …

Wrestlers' protest: War of words breaks out after Sakshi Malik accuses Babita Phogat of siding with government
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: War of words breaks out after Sakshi Malik accuses Babita Phogat of siding with government

Firstpost  

A war of words broke out on Sunday between star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Babita Phogat over the protests against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. हम मुसीबत में ज़रूर हैं लेकिन हास्यबोध इतना कमज़ोर नहीं हो जाना चाहिए कि ताकतवर को… https://t.co/xGn81uHyav — Sakshee Malikkh June 18, 2023 Babita, who had mediated between the wrestlers and …

‘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, …

Wrestlers’ protest: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait accuses Centre of ‘shielding’ Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait accuses Centre of ‘shielding’ Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Firstpost  

Some of India’s top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have alleged Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment. Amidst the ongoing wrestlers’ protest against the Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Ramesh Tikait on Saturday said that the Centre was ‘busy protecting’ the BJP MP. The Delhi Police had on Thursday …

Wrestlers Protest Not Politically-Motivated, We Were Not United Earlier: Sakshi Malik's Husband Satyawart
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Protest Not Politically-Motivated, We Were Not United Earlier: Sakshi Malik's Husband Satyawart

News 18  

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian on Saturday insisted that their protest was not politically motivated and they kept mum for years despite facing harassment because the wrestling fraternity was not united earlier. The country’s top wrestlers including Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan …

Will decide next step after legal team gets chargesheet against WFI chief, says protesting wrestler
1 year, 6 months ago

Will decide next step after legal team gets chargesheet against WFI chief, says protesting wrestler

The Hindu  

A day after Delhi police filed a chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for outraging a woman’s modesty and stalking, a woman wrestler said they were waiting to read the details of the chargesheet to understand how strong the case had been built. The wrestler, on condition of anonymity, said that their …

Wrestlers protest: Pressure on minor's family, says Sakshi Malik on withdrawal of POCSO case
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Pressure on minor's family, says Sakshi Malik on withdrawal of POCSO case

Firstpost  

The Delhi Police has demanded cancellation of the POCSO case against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh citing “no evidence”. Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik on Friday said that the grapplers’ next course of action against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh would be taken once the government meet their demands. The wrestlers, including Bajrang …

Wrestlers protest: Centre, Maharashtra govt insensitive towards women, says NCP Supriya Sule
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Centre, Maharashtra govt insensitive towards women, says NCP Supriya Sule

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest : Nationalist Congress Party working president Supriya Sule on Friday accused the Centre as well as the Maharashtra government of being insensitive towards women while referring to the Delhi police's crackdown on a protest by women wrestlers and the crime situation in the state. Speaking to reporters after visiting the NCP office here for the first time after …

Brij Bhushan Singh: Indian police charge wrestling chief with sexual harassment but seek closure of minor’s complaint
1 year, 6 months ago

Brij Bhushan Singh: Indian police charge wrestling chief with sexual harassment but seek closure of minor’s complaint

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 India’s wrestling chief Brij Bhushan …

Police file charges of sexual harassment against president of Indian wrestling federation
1 year, 6 months ago

Police file charges of sexual harassment against president of Indian wrestling federation

The Independent  

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Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police charge Brij Bhushan for outraging modesty, seek cancellation of POCSO case
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police charge Brij Bhushan for outraging modesty, seek cancellation of POCSO case

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on Thursday filed a chargesheet against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP from Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, for relatively minor offences such as outraging the modesty of a woman and stalking. Special Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava confirmed that the police have filed a cancellation report of over 500 pages in the Protection of …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan faces sexual harassment charges, says Delhi Police
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan faces sexual harassment charges, says Delhi Police

Live Mint  

The Delhi Police stated that they have not discovered any supporting evidence against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh that would suggest his involvement in any offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India and a BJP MP, has been accused of …

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 …

Wrestlers protest: Police file 1,000-page chargesheet against WFI chief in sexual harassment case
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Police file 1,000-page chargesheet against WFI chief in sexual harassment case

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Delhi Police officials on Thursday filed a 1,000-page chargesheet in Rouse Avenue Court, New Delhi. The chargesheet- a conclusion of the probe- is related to the case of alleged sexual harassment charges levelled by women wrestlers against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Government's effort to end protests On June 7, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur met …

Police charge India wrestling chief with sexual harassment
1 year, 6 months ago

Police charge India wrestling chief with sexual harassment

Al Jazeera  

Filing of the charges follows a weeks-long protest by the sport’s top figures demanding Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s arrest. The police in India have filed charges against the chief of the country’s wrestling federation following complaints of sexual misconduct by female athletes, a police officer told reporters. The filing of the charges follows a weeks-long protest by the sport’s top …

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 …

Supreme Court should have monitored wrestlers’ protest better, says Justice Lokur
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court should have monitored wrestlers’ protest better, says Justice Lokur

The Hindu  

Justice Madan B. Lokur, former Supreme Court judge, criticised the top court’s handling of the wrestlers’ protest. Speaking at a webinar on ‘The Wrestlers’ Struggle: Accountability of Institutions’ organised by ANHAD and the National Alliance of People’s Movement on Tuesday, Justice Lokur also condemn the Delhi Police for its handling of the case, and as well as the way in …

Re-victimisation of victims: Former SC judge on Delhi Police action against wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Re-victimisation of victims: Former SC judge on Delhi Police action against wrestlers

India Today  

Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur slammed the Delhi Police on Tuesday for its handling of the cases lodged against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhusan Sharan Singh and its treatment of the protesting wrestlers against whom FIRs have been registered. Participating in a panel discussion on "Wrestlers' Struggle: Accountability of Institutions", Justice Lokur said a "re-victimisation" …

Wrestlers' protest: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan

India Today  

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha condemned the Delhi Police for its handling of the sexual assault case lodged against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhusan Sharan Singh. The party alleged that the Delhi Police has been trying to shield Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and criticised the 'slow pace' with which the investigation into allegations made by medal-winning wrestlers has been …

’Wrestlers to give bigger protest call if…’: Bajrang Punia issues ultimatum
1 year, 6 months ago

’Wrestlers to give bigger protest call if…’: Bajrang Punia issues ultimatum

Live Mint  

Ace wrestler Bajrang Punia has warned of a ‘bigger’ protest if the government does not take action by next week. “We have told the government that if action is not taken by June 15, then we will give a bigger call for protest and take a decision,” Punia said. Punia said the government had assured that the ongoing probe by …

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Saturday said that the agitating players will decide their next line of action only after discussing with Khap Panchayats. Today's maha panchayat in Sonepat called on behalf of agitating wrestlers who have been demanding the resignation of outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Earlier, a 'khap …

No offence of hate speech made out against wrestlers: Delhi Police tells court
1 year, 6 months ago

No offence of hate speech made out against wrestlers: Delhi Police tells court

India Today  

In a recent development, the Delhi Police has submitted an action taken report to a court regarding a plea requesting the filing of a First Information Report against the protesting wrestlers. In the plea, the wrestlers were accused of making false allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India, and engaging in hate speech. …

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request
1 year, 6 months ago

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Wednesday agreed to suspend their agitation after the Central government’s assurance that the Delhi police will complete its probe into alleged sexual harassment and molestation against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by June 15. Asked about the wrestlers’ demand for Singh’s arrest, Thakur said the investigation into the case …

Wrestlers suspend protest on Minister’s assurance
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers suspend protest on Minister’s assurance

The Hindu  

After a six-hour meeting between the agitating wrestlers and Union Minister for Sports Anurag Thakur on Wednesday, a common ground has been found where the wrestlers have agreed to suspend their agitation till June 15, as the Minister assured them that the Delhi police would complete the probe by then and file a chargesheet in the case. Mr. Thakur said …

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution
1 year, 6 months ago

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution

Op India  

The Government of India has agreed to hold talks with the protesting wrestlers after they resumed their government duties. In a midnight tweet, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said, “The government is willing to discuss with the wrestlers on their issues. — Anurag Thakur June 6, 2023 June 9 protest cancelled by Khap and Kisan leaders …

Wrestlers’ protest | Delhi Police visits Brij Bhushan’s residence in Gonda to record statement of associates
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Delhi Police visits Brij Bhushan’s residence in Gonda to record statement of associates

The Hindu  

A team of Delhi Police has visited the residence of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s residence in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh to investigate the sexual harassment charges against him, officers said on June 6. A source in the Delhi Police said that the team visited Mr. Singh’s residence late on Monday and then again on …

People associated with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh questioned last week
1 year, 6 months ago

People associated with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh questioned last week

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police teams questioned over the last week people associated with former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as part of the probe into the allegations of sexual misconduct top wrestlers have levelled against him, people aware of the matter said on Monday. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Two First Information Reports, including one under the Protection of …

’Didn’t get reaction we wanted’: Protesting wrestlers after meeting Amit Shah
1 year, 6 months ago

’Didn’t get reaction we wanted’: Protesting wrestlers after meeting Amit Shah

Live Mint  

Protesting wrestlers who met Amit Shah a few days ago over their complaint against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have said that they did not get the reaction they wanted from the Union home minister. A delegation of the protesting wrestlers reportedly met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here late Saturday. However, Satyawrat Kadian said the …

Wrestlers’ protest: Sakshi, Bajrang; rubbish reports of their withdrawal
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Sakshi, Bajrang; rubbish reports of their withdrawal

Live Mint  

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia today said they will continue the fight for justice and asserted that none of the wrestlers have backed down and nor they will. “Neither retreated nor withdrawn from protest,” said Bajrang Punia,and also the news of women wrestlers taking back the FIR also 'false'. “Fight will continue till justice is served,” said wrestler …

‘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 meet HM Amit Shah, seek action against WFI chief
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers meet HM Amit Shah, seek action against WFI chief

Op India  

On Saturday, June 3, a delegation of protesting wrestlers reportedly met Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/OlqSV88BOa — IANS June 4, 2023 While many reports said that the Home Minister had assured that due process would be followed, Satyawrat Kadian, the husband of wrestler Sakshi Malik, was quoted by India Today as saying that the …

With wrestlers’ agitation gaining momentum, Centre just can’t afford to look the other way
1 year, 6 months ago

With wrestlers’ agitation gaining momentum, Centre just can’t afford to look the other way

Firstpost  

The government appears to have got itself into a serious tangle by turning its back on champion women wrestlers demanding action against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Saran Singh for allegedly sexually harassing some of them, including a minor. What has really escalated matters are images flashed across television channels and publications all …

OPINION | I SALUTE EX-CRICKETERS WHO SUPPORTED FEMALE WRESTLERS
1 year, 6 months ago

OPINION | I SALUTE EX-CRICKETERS WHO SUPPORTED FEMALE WRESTLERS

India TV News  

For the first time, on Friday, came reports which suggest the noose is gradually tightening on BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India chief, who is facing sexual harassment charges from female wrestlers. The female wrestlers started feeling that Delhi Police, instead of taking action against the Federation chief, was trying to prove whether the female …

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