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, were detained on May 28 by security personnel as they tried to march to the new Parliament building during its inauguration. The women protesters, including Ms. Phogat and Ms. Malik, were released around 7.20 p.m. Special Commissioner of Police Dependra Pathak said that men would also be released later in the night. Tension situation prevailed at Jantar Mantar around 11.30 a.m. when the wrestlers, after addressing the media personnel, and other protesters carrying the Tiranga began to march towards the new Parliament and jumped the first set of barricading. Mr. Pathak, however, refuted the figure and said that “109 persons” were detained from Jantar Mantar after the protested “created riot-like situation”.

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Famers begin march to Jantar Mantar despite no nod from Delhi Police
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Famers begin march to Jantar Mantar despite no nod from Delhi Police

India Today  

The Delhi Police said that no permission was given to famers to hold protests at Jantar Mantar and cited the February 26 directive that prohibited protesters from entering the site. The call for farmers to reach Delhi on March 6 was given three days ago by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, the two main umbrella bodies …

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 …

Kuki-Zomi outfits take out silent march in Manipur; civil society groups protest in Delhi
1 year, 6 months ago

Kuki-Zomi outfits take out silent march in Manipur; civil society groups protest in Delhi

The Hindu  

Nearly two months after ethnic clashes broke out between the dominant Meitei and Scheduled Tribe Kuki-Zomi people in Manipur, tribal student outfits on June 24 held a silent ‘coffin march’ in the State’s Churachandpur district to honour those killed in the violence. Jantar Mantar protest Meanwhile, about 40 different civil society organisations, including bodies representing Kuki-Zomi people of Manipur in …

‘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 | 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 …

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 …

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  

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

Jantar Mantar Protest Site: A Daily Reminder of Shrinking Democracy
1 year, 7 months ago

Jantar Mantar Protest Site: A Daily Reminder of Shrinking Democracy

The Quint  

Since 23 April, several Indian wrestlers -- many of them Olympians -- have been protesting at Delhi's iconic Jantar Mantar against the Wrestling Federation of India president and a BJP Member of Parliament, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. Just before the wrestlers made it to Jantar Mantar, I had coordinated a 60-day peaceful protest by National Rural Employment Guarantee Act workers at …

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 …

Hundreds throng Jantar Mantar to support wrestlers; mahapanchayat reminds of farmers movement
1 year, 7 months ago

Hundreds throng Jantar Mantar to support wrestlers; mahapanchayat reminds of farmers movement

The Hindu  

Hundreds of farmers and khap leaders thronged Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Sunday reminding the capital of the scenes of the 13-month-long farmers protest as a khap mahapanchayat was organised in support of the wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The protesters mainly gathered at the site from parts of Haryana, …

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 …

Wrestlers for candlelight march as leaders converge at sit-in site
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers for candlelight march as leaders converge at sit-in site

Hindustan Times  

The protest by top wrestlers demanding action against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on the sexual harassment complaints completed a fortnight with a candlelight march from their Jantar Mantar sit-in site announced. New Delhi: Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik address a press conference during their protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Saturday, May 6, 2023. The …

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 …

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 …

Haryana government distances itself from wrestlers' protest
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana government distances itself from wrestlers' protest

India Today  

While wrestlers, protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and demanding his arrest, have found support in Haryana's opposition parties, the players’ families and khap panchayats, the ruling BJP has distanced itself from the controversy. Interestingly, the wrestler's protest in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar is being led by three wrestlers - all from …

Fact Check: This tractor march was NOT in support of the wrestlers' protest in Jantar Mantar
1 year, 7 months ago

Fact Check: This tractor march was NOT in support of the wrestlers' protest in Jantar Mantar

India Today  

A day after the Delhi Police clashed with protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, people from various walks of life, including farmers, went to the protest site on May 4 to show support for the wrestlers. India Today, in its investigation, found that the video shows a tractor rally held by the Kerala Youth Congress in support of the farmers’ protest …

‘Delhi police abused, kicked us’: Farmers stopped at Singhu Border from going to Jantar Mantar to support wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Delhi police abused, kicked us’: Farmers stopped at Singhu Border from going to Jantar Mantar to support wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the wrestlers, who have been protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, requested for farmers and their leaders to be present at the protest site after a scuffle between Delhi Police and the wrestlers, several farmers' leaders alleged on Thursday that they were …

No force used against protesting wrestlers; 5 police personnel injured, says Delhi Police
1 year, 7 months ago

No force used against protesting wrestlers; 5 police personnel injured, says Delhi Police

The Hindu  

Delhi Police on May 4 denied allegations that its personnel were drunk or used force against protesting wrestlers during a late-night ruckus at Jantar Mantar between police and some grapplers. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi, said five police personnel were injured in the May 3 night ruckus. Read Also | Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for …

Protesting wrestlers say ‘ready to return all our medals and awards’ - The Hindu
1 year, 7 months ago

Protesting wrestlers say ‘ready to return all our medals and awards’ - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Hurt by the “boorish behaviour of the Delhi Police”, protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on May 4 offered to return their medals and awards to the government, saying these honours are of no use if they are being subjected to such humiliation. "When police is pushing us, abusing us, misbehaving then they don't see that we are Padma …

Jantar Mantar scuffle | DCW chief Swati Maliwal meets wrestlers, says will take action
1 year, 7 months ago

Jantar Mantar scuffle | DCW chief Swati Maliwal meets wrestlers, says will take action

The Hindu  

Delhi Commission For Women chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday met wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar here, hours after a scuffle broke out at the spot between the grapplers and police leading to a couple of protesters getting injured. जंतर मंतर को छावनी में तब्दील कर दिया गया है। मेरी संवैधानिक ज़िम्मेदारी और अधिकार है इन महिला Wrestlers से मिलना लेकिन …

Wrestlers' protest HIGHLIGHTS: We have all options, will decide future course of action soon: protesters
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' protest HIGHLIGHTS: We have all options, will decide future course of action soon: protesters

India TV News  

The Congress slammed the BJP-led central government over a scuffle between the Delhi Police and the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar and demanded a court-monitored investigation into the entire episode. The Congres also demanded that Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Saran Singh be removed immediately and arrested as he faces grave charges of sexual harassment, including that of …

Protesting wrestlers allege cops manhandled them at Jantar Mantar, Vinesh Phogat breaks down on camera
1 year, 7 months ago

Protesting wrestlers allege cops manhandled them at Jantar Mantar, Vinesh Phogat breaks down on camera

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Ruckus broke out at the wrestlers protest site at Delhi's Jantar Mantar late on Wednesday with the wrestlers alleging that they were manhandled by cops. According to reports, Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti had brought folding cots for the wrestlers are Jantar Mantar and the police tried to stop him, it was at this moment that an …

Wrestlers Protest: Geeta Phogat taken into custody enroute to Jantar Mantar, slams Delhi police
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers Protest: Geeta Phogat taken into custody enroute to Jantar Mantar, slams Delhi police

India TV News  

In the backdrop of continuing protests by wrestlers against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, wrestler Geeta Phogat was taken into custody en route to Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Even as Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia held a public interview at the protest site at Jantar Mantar here, the police declined entry of the wrestlers to the scene. …

Wrestlers protest: scuffle breaks out between protestors and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest: scuffle breaks out between protestors and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar

The Hindu  

A scuffle broke out at Jantar Mantar between the wrestlers, who are protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and personnel of the Delhi Police late on May 3. A minor altercation took place in which Mr. Bharti was detained along with two others.” ‘Abused, hit with sticks’ Bajrang Punia, who is among those leading the …

Late night scuffle between protesting wrestlers-cops at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar
1 year, 7 months ago

Late night scuffle between protesting wrestlers-cops at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

Hindustan Times  

A scuffle broke out between Delhi Police and protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, news agency ANI reported. Read here: 'Will remain till Brij Bhushan goes to jail': Wrestlers after meeting PT Usha Four people, including Congress leader Deepender Hooda and AAP leader Somnath Bharti, were detained following the scuffle, police said. Earlier on Wednesday, Indian Olympic Association …

Wrestlers, Delhi Police scuffle at Jantar Mantar; Vinesh Phogat’s brother injured
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers, Delhi Police scuffle at Jantar Mantar; Vinesh Phogat’s brother injured

The Hindu  

A scuffle broke at Jantar Mantar between the wrestlers, who are protesting against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and Delhi Police personnel late on Wednesday with the former alleging that some officers attacked them with batons. In another video, wrestler Vinesh Phogat alleged that one wrestler “suffered head injuries in the attack” and that the cops also “misbehaved …

Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for misinformation; Usha assures support in surprise visit
1 year, 7 months ago

Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for misinformation; Usha assures support in surprise visit

The Hindu  

Days after saying the protesting wrestlers were being indisciplined and a day after being heavily criticised by them, IOA president P.T. While Usha refused to talk to the assembled media, she spent time with the three protesting wrestlers who later expressed thanks for her visit. “Even though she did not directly say anything about ending the protest, she did say …

Wrestlers get support from Opposition politicians
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers get support from Opposition politicians

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police on Saturday provided protesting wrestlers the copy of an FIR filed against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh the previous day over allegations of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal with wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Sangita Phogat at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Political support poured in …

Wrestlers reach Delhi Police station, receive FIR copy. 10 points
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers reach Delhi Police station, receive FIR copy. 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the ongoing wrestlers' protests, Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh on Saturday said he was innocent and was ready to face investigation. Wrestlers' Federation of India Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Last Sunday, several national award-winning wrestlers, including Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, resumed their sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar …

Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support

The Hindu  

Political support for the ongoing protest by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh widened on April 28, with several Opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal, expressing solidarity with their cause. Among them were Trinamool MPs Dola Sen and Aparupa Poddar, who visited the …

Virender Sehwag, Sania Mirza, Rani Rampal support protesting wrestlers: 'Difficult to watch', 'saddening'
1 year, 7 months ago

Virender Sehwag, Sania Mirza, Rani Rampal support protesting wrestlers: 'Difficult to watch', 'saddening'

Firstpost  

After Neeraj Chopra and Abhinav Bindra, more sportspersons have come out in support of the protesting wrestlers. Virender Sehwag, Sania Mirza and Rani Rampal have come out in support of protesting wrestlers and demanded swift action from the authorities in order to ensure justice is served. बहुत दुःख की बात है की हमारे champions जिन्होंने देश का बड़ा नाम किया …

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