Aman Verma, PanipatOne hour ago
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Two FIRs have been registered against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Delhi’s Connaught Place police station on Friday night. The Delhi Police has registered a case against Brij Bhushan under the POCSO Act for sexually abusing a minor wrestler.
At the same time, the second FIR has been registered on the charges of sexual exploitation of other 6 female wrestlers. Exactly one hour later, when the players sat down to eat at the picket site, the police cut off the electricity there. Not only this, the water tankers standing there were also taken away. The police also shifted the public toilet from there to another place.
When Bajrang called ACP about this, he said do whatever you want, now it will happen. Also said that the case has been registered, now he should pick up the dharna from there. The police placed barricades around the picket site and put the players under house arrest. Media personnel were also removed from the spot. Only the players and a few supporters remained at the picket site. Those who were forced to spend the night in the dark without electricity.
Bajrang appealed to his friends to reach the protest site.
Bajrang gave a call, everyone reached, will fight like a farmer’s movement
As soon as the Delhi Police started showing arrogance with the wrestlers. Similarly, Bajrang Punia came live from his Instagram account. He urged his supporters that everyone should now reach Delhi Jantar Mantar. Because now this battle will have to be fought like a farmer’s movement. The attitude of the police has changed. The police force has also been increased on the spot. There is nothing to eat here, there is no arrangement for water. Now electricity has also been cut from here.
Delhi Police will tell action in Supreme Court next week
On April 21, 7 female wrestlers including a minor had complained of sexual exploitation against Brij Bhushan. When the case was not registered, the wrestlers filed a petition in the Supreme Court. During the hearing here, the police had talked about registering a case against the WFI president.
During the hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, on behalf of the wrestlers, said in the court – security should be provided to the women wrestlers and the retired judge should supervise the case. On this plea, the court has ordered the Delhi Police to provide security. The court has asked the police to file an affidavit by next Friday. It has to be told what steps he took. The next hearing will be on May 17.
Wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar have also put up a list of cases filed against the WFI President.
Brij Bhushan said- I am ready to resign
On the other hand, WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said in a conversation with news agency ANI on Friday evening that I have full faith in the judiciary. I am not running anywhere, I am in my house. I will cooperate with Delhi Police. Whatever is the decision of the Supreme Court, I will follow it. Earlier, Brij Bhushan Sharan had said that if the wrestlers protesting accept their resignation, then I will give it. But, I will not give as a criminal. Now they will say that their tenure is over, what will happen with their resignation. If these players get up from the dharna and go back home, do their practice, then I will send their resignation.
15 girls had narrated their ordeal in front of the Oversight Committee: Vinesh
In the case of allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the links between the gap of 3 months are now being opened. Actually, the wrestlers had given their first dharna in the month of January. In these three-day strike, the strike ended on the assurance of the Sports Ministry.
Wrestlers have made many revelations in this dharna which started again from 23rd April. Meanwhile, wrestler Vinesh Phogat has made another big disclosure. In which he has said that 15 girls had narrated their ordeal in front of the Oversight Committee. But, the chairman’s fear is so much that all the girls could not muster the courage to go to the police station. Now 7 girls had given a complaint to the police. In which a minor girl is also included.
Wrestlers protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar are not stopping their fitness routine. He has been practicing in the morning for 3 consecutive days.
Arvind Kejriwal will go to Jantar Mantar
On the other hand, after the talk of registering an FIR by the Delhi Police, a decision will be taken today on the future strategy of the dharna. However, the players have made it clear on Friday itself that they will sit on dharna till Brij Bhushan goes to jail. But, he also said that now he will take every decision after consulting his elders. Those who are sitting day and night with them in dharna. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will also visit the protest site on Saturday.
Supreme Court summons action taken report next week
On Friday, the Delhi Police has said to register a case against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on allegations of sexual harassment. Delhi Police has given this statement in the Supreme Court on Friday.
On April 21, 7 female wrestlers including a minor had complained of sexual exploitation against Brij Bhushan. When the case was not registered, the wrestlers filed a petition in the Supreme Court. During the hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, on behalf of the wrestlers, said in the court – security should be provided to the women wrestlers and the retired judge should supervise the case.
On this plea, the court has ordered the Delhi Police to provide security. The court has asked the police to file an affidavit by next Friday. It has to be told what steps he took. The next hearing will be on May 17.
Brij Bhushan ready to resign on conditions
Here, WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said – If the wrestlers protesting agree to resign, I will give it. But, I will not give as a criminal. Now they will say that their tenure is over, what will happen with their resignation. If these players get up from the dharna and go back home, do their practice, then I will send their resignation.