Wrestlers vs WFI: Vinesh Phogat & 7 others move SC seeking registration of FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

Wrestlers vs WFI: Vinesh Phogat & 7 others move SC seeking registration of FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

The wrestlers have yet again staged a protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Monday, April 24, 2023, 01:23 PM IST
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Wrestlers vs WFI: Vinesh Phogat & 7 others move SC seeking registration of FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh |

Vinesh Phogat and seven other wrestlers moved the Supreme Court seeking registration of an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Singh.

Call on all political parties to join the protest

Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia said on Monday that the protesting wrestlers are not affiliated with any party and called on all parties to join them. The wrestlers have yet again staged a protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.

"This time, all parties are welcome to join our protest, whether it is BJP, Congress, AAP, or any other party. We're not affiliated with any party." Bajrang Punia, an Olympic medalist, was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

The Delhi Police have sought a report from the panel

Amid the protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, the Delhi Police have started a probe into their complaint. The police has sought a report from the probe committee that was set up by the Sports Ministry: Delhi Police

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