NEW DELHI: The SC has agreed to hear the plea filed by WFI against organization chief Brijbhushan seeking an FIR on Friday, 28th April. It has sought a response from the Delhi police in regards to the sexual harrasment complaint filed by 7 athletes.
The court also ordered the redaction of the names of the seven complainant wrestlers from judicial records to suppress identities in the sexual harassment case.
The developement comes a day following the elite wrestlers approach to the apex court. Grapplers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Ravi Dahiya, resumed their protests at Jantar Mantar after a hiatus of 3 months demanding the Centre make public the findings of the five-member oversight committee that investigated the allegations against the WFI chief.
The top wrestlers had dropped their protests in January following an assurance by the Union Minister. Observing no progress in their demands, the players on Sunday resumed their agitation. This time they have stressed that they would remain at the protest site till police file an FIR in the case.
On Monday, Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia also shed light on the political backing for the wrestlers association in their protest 2.0.
“We play and win for the country, not for any party. Not only one party but everyone congratulates us on our win. So, this time, we welcome all parties and countrymen to join our protest,” Punia said.