New Delhi: The Delhi Police on June 15th had filed a 1500-page charge sheet in case after intervention by Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi heard the case based on the charge sheet filed in the Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Matter today.
The hearing was conducted today afternoon by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Harjeet Singh Jaspal. The Delhi Court said that it will pass an order on July 1 on whether to take cognizance of the charge sheet filed against BJP MP and outgoing WFI chief in the alleged sexual harassment of six women wrestlers.
“Fresh charge sheet filed. Let it be checked. Since it’s a lengthy chargesheet, will keep it for consideration after a couple of days”, the ACMM said and fixed the matter for July 1. During the proceedings, the judge dismissed an application filed earlier on behalf of the grapplers seeking a court-monitored probe, terming it infructuous.
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been accused of sexually harassing women athletes. The wrestlers’ protests have garnered significant attention, shedding light on the pressing need for increased funding and assistance for wrestling in India. This presents an ideal opportunity for the government to address the wrestlers’ concerns and invest substantially in the sport’s growth. With the government’s dedicated support, wrestling in India can thrive and produce exceptional athletes capable of competing globally.