NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has informed the SC that it has decided to file a case against WFI chief on the renewed protests by elite grapplers of the country.
Top wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat, Babita Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have been protesting at Jantar Mantar since a week demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Singh is accused of sexual misconduct.
The wrestlers had approached the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing into their request seeking a case against Mr Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP. The Supreme Court had issued notice to Delhi Police on the wrestlers’ request, alleging no case was registered on their charges.
“There are serious allegations made in the petition by wrestlers who have represented India in international games about sexual harassment meted out to them. The matter requires consideration by this court,” said a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.
The elite atheltes first took to the streets in January with their charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and other trainers but withdrew their protest following an assurance by Mr Thakur. They returned to the capital city with fresh protests this week, alleging no action was taken on their charges.