Did Not Ask for Exemption from Trials, Just Asked for Time to Prepare: Wrestlers Threaten to Quit
1 year, 6 months ago

Did Not Ask for Exemption from Trials, Just Asked for Time to Prepare: Wrestlers Threaten to Quit

News 18  

Facing opposition from fellow wrestlers for receiving exemption from Asian Games trials, the protesting wrestlers on Saturday denied demanding such a favour from IOA and said they will quit wrestling if it is proved. “We did not ask for exemption from trials, just asked for time to prepare,” said Sakshi after going live on social media. We never wrote any letter for exemption.” It was first reported by PTI on Thursday that six protesting wrestlers — the trio, Bajrang’s wife Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi’s husband Satywart Kadian and Jitender Kinha — will have to win just one bout against the winner of stage-one trials to be on the Indian team for the Asian Games and World Championships. Sakshi, Bajrang and Vinesh Phogat have been demanding arrest of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing women wrestlers.

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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 …

No immediate relief from HC for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No immediate relief from HC for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

New Indian Express  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to provide immediate relief for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a petition filed by him challenging the FIR, chargesheet as well as all the trial court proceedings in a case related to sexual harassment of several female wrestlers. Singh, who faces charges of sexual misconduct and criminal intimidation, …

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, …

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges in Delhi Court
7 months ago

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges in Delhi Court

News 18  

India’s scandal-hit ex-wrestling federation chief pleaded not guilty to sexual harassment of female athletes as his trial opened Tuesday. A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women against ex-Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a criminal case filed by female wrestlers. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a lawmaker …

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan

Firstpost  

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday ordered the framing of sexual harassment and other charges against ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case against him. Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik had been key members of the wrestlers' protest against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexually harassing several …

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia hail framing of charges against Brij Bhushan; ex-WFI chief says ‘doors have opened…’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia hail framing of charges against Brij Bhushan; ex-WFI chief says ‘doors have opened…’

Live Mint  

A Delhi court ordered the framing of sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday — drawing cheers from star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia. Delhi Police had filed a charge sheet against Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the case in June last year. I welcome the decision of the …

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case

Firstpost  

While Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court ordered framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in the sexual harassment cases filed by five wrestlers, it acquitted him of allegations filed by the sixth complainant. In a significant moment in Indian wrestling, a Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a …

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 …

Use of force to outrage modesty: Delhi Court charges BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual harassment of female wrestlers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Use of force to outrage modesty: Delhi Court charges BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual harassment of female wrestlers

Live Mint  

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court ordered the 'framing of charges' against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday in the sexual harassment case lodged against him by six women wrestlers. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot, while ordering charges against the former WFI chief, said that there is sufficient material against Brij Bhushan …

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

The former president of the Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Singh will be charged with sexual harassment as a Delhi court on Friday ordered framing charges against him in the sexual harassment case by female wrestlers. Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan charged with sexual harassment This winds up a long case which saw the wrestlers taking to the street against …

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Delhi court dismisses BJP MP's plea seeking further probe
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Delhi court dismisses BJP MP's plea seeking further probe

India Today  

While dismissing former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s plea seeking further investigation of some aspects, a Delhi court on Friday decided to deliver on May 7 its order on framing of charges against Bhushan in the sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers. Singh's plea was opposed by the Delhi Police, which …

Brij Bhushan seeks further probe on wrestlers' allegations, court defers order
8 months, 1 week ago

Brij Bhushan seeks further probe on wrestlers' allegations, court defers order

India Today  

A Delhi court on Thursday deferred its order on framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Advocate Rajiv Mohan for Brij Bhushan also claimed the Delhi Police had not placed the CDR on record. The Delhi Police had filed its charge sheet against Brij Bhushan on June 15 last year …

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 …

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Retired Sakshi Malik Invited by WFI for National Trials
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Retired Sakshi Malik Invited by WFI for National Trials

News 18  

The Wrestling Federation of India on Monday invited protesting grapplers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and retired Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik to come for the national trials in March to select the team for two top Asian competitions, including the 2024 Paris Games Qualifiers in Kyrgyzstan. One of the conditions put by the United World Wrestling while lifting the suspension on …

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest
10 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A day after the United World Wrestling lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia accused the WFI chief Sanjay Kumar Singh of conniving with the world body to get a decision in his favour. Brij Bhushan and Sanjay Singh have left no stone unturned to show that they are above the law,” …

Arguments in Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment case starts afresh due to transfer of judge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Arguments in Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment case starts afresh due to transfer of judge

Op India  

Delhi Police on Thursday began its arguments afresh on the framing of charges against former WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case. Another incident was in New Delhi when the complainant went to meet the former WFI Chief, Brij Bhushan, at its office, the APP submitted. On November 28, complainant female wrestlers filed …

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards

The Quint  

The wrestlers are blaming the government for not preventing a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh from being elected as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. In her letter, Vinesh said the Modi government had announced Sakshi Malik as the brand ambassador of the Save Girl Child campaign after she won the bronze medal in the 2016 …

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended
1 year ago

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended

The Hindu  

Three days after the Wrestling Federation of India elected a new governing council to run the sport in India, the Union Ministry of Sports directed the body to suspend all activities. In a letter to the IOA, the Sports Ministry wrote, “it is requested that an Ad-Hoc committee may be constituted by the IOA to manage and control the affairs …

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, …

Delhi police file written arguments before court against former WFI chief Singh in sexual harassment case
1 year ago

Delhi police file written arguments before court against former WFI chief Singh in sexual harassment case

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on December 6 filed written arguments before a court here enunciating its stand on whether to frame charges against former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by women wrestlers. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal supplied the copy of the arguments to the advocates appearing for the …

Harassment allegations motivated: Former WFI chief to Delhi court
1 year, 2 months ago

Harassment allegations motivated: Former WFI chief to Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday refuted sexual harassment allegations levelled against him, saying that they are “cosmetic” and “motivated”. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says the charges are “cosmetic” Read here: Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply Singh made the submission before a the …

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 …

WFI Suspended by Wrestling's World Body, No Indian Flag at World C'ships
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Suspended by Wrestling's World Body, No Indian Flag at World C'ships

The Quint  

The Wrestling Federation of India has been run by an ad-hoc body since January this year when the country's leading wrestlers started a protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, that has since resulted in six female wrestlers filing FIRs of sexual harassment against him. After much delay, the election was set to take place on 12 August …

Enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial, Delhi police tell court
1 year, 4 months ago

Enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial, Delhi police tell court

Firstpost  

The metropolitan court had on July 20 granted bail to Singh and Tomar on a bond of Rs 25,000 each with certain conditions. Delhi police on Friday told a metropolitan court there was enough evidence to put outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial in a case of alleged sexual harassment of …

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 …

Delhi HC asks WFI about wrestlers’ Asian Games trials exemption
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi HC asks WFI about wrestlers’ Asian Games trials exemption

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court asked the Wrestling Federation of India to explain the grounds for exempting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from the Asian Games trials. As reported by PTI, during a hearing of the case filed by Antim Panghal, Under-20 World Champion, and Sujeet Kalkal, Under-23 Asian Champion, opposing the direct entry granted to Phogat and Punia, Justice …

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 …

'Never asked for such favour': Protesting wrestlers hit out at those questioning exemption form trials
1 year, 6 months ago

'Never asked for such favour': Protesting wrestlers hit out at those questioning exemption form trials

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Saturday hit out at those questioning the exemption granted to them from the ongoing trials for Asian Games and World Championships. “We did not ask for an exemption from trials, just asked for time to prepare,” said Sakshi Malik, one the leaders of the wrestlers’ stir against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan …

Asian Games trials row: Protesting wrestler shares letter to sports ministry seeking 'additional time'
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games trials row: Protesting wrestler shares letter to sports ministry seeking 'additional time'

India TV News  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday posted a letter that some of the wrestlers who were protesting had written to the sports ministry. "It is requested to you that due to their participation in the wrestlers' protest, the below-mentioned wrestlers need some additional time to prepare for the trials for the Asian Games and the World Championships," the undated letter to …

Wrestlers Sakshi, Vinesh, Bajrang: We did not ask for exemption from trials, just asked for time to prepare
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Sakshi, Vinesh, Bajrang: We did not ask for exemption from trials, just asked for time to prepare

The Hindu  

Facing opposition from fellow wrestlers for receiving exemption from Asian Games trials, the protesting wrestlers denied demanding such a favour from IOA and said they will quit wrestling if it is proved. RELATED | Ad hoc panel’s decision to have one-bout trials for protesting wrestlers draws criticism “We did not ask for exemption from trials, just asked for time to …

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 …

IOA draws flak for granting single-bout trials to Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and other protesting wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

IOA draws flak for granting single-bout trials to Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and other protesting wrestlers

Firstpost  

The IOA ad-hoc panel is drawing flak from the wrestling fraternity for handing out favours to six wrestlers, including Bajrang’s wife Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi’s husband Satywart Kadian and Jitender Kinha. New Delhi: The coaches and parents of several established and upcoming wrestlers on Friday demanded withdrawal of exemption granted to Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and three others from …

Yogeshwar questions “unfair” trial exemption given to 6 wrestlers by IOA ad-hoc panel
1 year, 6 months ago

Yogeshwar questions “unfair” trial exemption given to 6 wrestlers by IOA ad-hoc panel

The Hindu  

London Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Friday launched a scathing attack on the IOA ad-hoc panel for exempting six protesting wrestlers from Asian Games and World Championship trials, and questioned if these grapplers were agitating to get such favours. “I don’t understand what criteria the ad-hoc panel has followed in deciding about the trials, and that too for all …

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 …

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 …

WFI Row: Delhi Police Seeks Cancellation of FIR Against Protesting Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI Row: Delhi Police Seeks Cancellation of FIR Against Protesting Wrestlers

News 18  

The Delhi Police has decided to request the government to withdraw FIR filed against wrestlers protesting against BJP MP and outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in alleged sexual harassment case. Earlier in the day, police sources told news agency PTI that the about 1500-page charge sheet filed against Brij Bhushan for offences of sexual harassment and stalking elaborates …

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 …

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 …

Chargesheet against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Likely To Be Filed Today
1 year, 6 months ago

Chargesheet against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Likely To Be Filed Today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi Police is likely to file the chargesheet in the sexual assault case against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Thursday. The demands of wrestlers included the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, withdrawal of FIRs against the wrestlers, removal of Brij Bhushan and any of his family member from the …

Delhi Police likely to file charge sheet on June 15 in Brij Bhushan Singh case: Officials
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police likely to file charge sheet on June 15 in Brij Bhushan Singh case: Officials

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police is likely to file a charge sheet on June 15 in connection with the case of alleged sexual harassment filed against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh on the complaints of women wrestlers, officials said. On June 7, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur met Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and assured the agitating wrestlers that …

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 …

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 …

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