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Wrestlers welcome FIR but demand Brij Bhushan’s arrest, insist protest will continue till then

Delhi Police’s submission on April 28, 202e assuring registration of an FIR against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh did little to satisfy the protesting wrestlers

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Filing of FIR against Brij Bhushan is first step towards victory: Wrestlers

The protesting wrestlers rejoiced “the first step towards victory” as Delhi Police decided to file an FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh but they will continue their agitation and demanded that the BJP MP be removed from all the positions he holds.

The Hindu

Wrestlers' Petition In SC: Delhi Police agrees to register FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan

Delhi Police on Friday apprised the Supreme Court that it agreed to register an FIR based on the allegations levelled by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Police register two FIRs in wrestlers’ case

The Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court that it will register an FIR on the basis of sexual harassment allegations raised by women wrestlers, including a minor girl, against BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

Wrestlers vs WFI sexual harassment row | From Jantar Mantar to the Supreme Court, the story so far

The Hindu explains the Wrestlers vs. WFI sexual harassment controversy so far, tracing the timeline of the row from Jantar Mantar to the Supreme Court

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"It hurts to see athletes on streets demanding justice": Neeraj Chopra comes in support of Wrestlers' protest

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Friday came in support of the ongoing wrestlers' protest, and said that he was 'hurt' to see athletes on the streets demanding justice. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bitter war of words between wrestlers, IOA officials as protest continues

The battle between wrestlers and sports officials keeps getting worse. On Thursday, even as the Indian Olympic Association formed a three-member committee to run the wrestling affairs and conduct elections, its officials were slammed for being insensitive and shielding the accused, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA president P.T. Usha

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India’s image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA president P.T. Usha

The Hindu

Please listen to our Mann Ki Baat, protesting wrestlers tell PM Modi

“Why are you not listening to our ‘Mann Ki Baat’,” the protesting wrestlers asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 26 and sought his time to discuss the sexual harassment allegations against his party’s MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

Satya Pal Malik visits protest site, says ‘wrestlers will emerge victorious’

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said it was a matter of shame that athletes who are honoured in the country for their success at the international level are now fighting for justice on the streets. India’s top wrestlers resumed their protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, demanding…

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Preliminary enquiry needed before FIR registration against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh: Delhi Police to SC

Delhi Police on Wednesday submitted before the Supreme Court that a preliminary enquiry would be needed before lodging an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Sexual harassment complaints of women wrestlers | “Some preliminary enquiry” may be needed, says Delhi Police to Supreme Court

The intervention by the police came within 24 hours of a Bench led by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud remarking that the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh were “serious”

The Hindu

Wrestlers welcome SC order, plan to start training at the protest site from Wednesday

Wrestlers welcome SC order but insist on continuing protest

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Supreme Court notice to Delhi Police on wrestlers' plea seeking FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on wrestlers' plea seeking an urgent hearing on the petition seeking registration of FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SAI representatives visit Jantar Mantar to talk with protesting wrestlers

Sports Authority of India (SAI) representatives visited Jantar Mantar and interacted with wrestlers who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court to hear wrestlers’ plea against BJP MP

Seven women wrestlers made an urgent mention in the SC before CJI Chandrachud of their petition seeking registration of FIR for sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

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Wrestlers continue their protest, plan to move SC seeking action against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan

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Indian wrestlers demand arrest of federation chief at sit-in

The wrestlers first protested in January but say not enough has been done to end sexual harassment in the sport.

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Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

The protesting wrestlers on April 24, 2023 threatened to approach the Supreme Court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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Delhi Police seeks report from probe committee investigating WFI chief for harassment charges

Delhi Police has sought a report from the probe committee set up by the Ministry of Sports to investigate the sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

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No FIR filed against WFI President till now: Sakshi Malik breaks down as wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar

Having waited for three months, Star wrestlers again started their protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday after and said that they took the step after alleging that no action has been taken in the matter and said that the FIR has not…

Radio France Internationale

India’s women wrestlers grapple with sexual harassment claims

Indian wrestlers staged a sit-in protest near the parliament building in New Delhi over three days late last month, accusing the president of the wrestling federation of sexually and mentally harassing young female athletes.

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WFI Storm: No petition filed by me or by any person authorized by me clarifies Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Brij Bhushan on Monday clarified that no petition has been filed by him or by any person authorized by him in the Delhi High Court against the Delhi government, the wrestlers who protested and against the news channels. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Baahubali’, braggart, all-round bigwig: Why WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh thinks he’s above the law

In the ongoing protest by women wrestlers, one name has consistently popped up as being responsible – Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, 66, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India.

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Oversight Committee To Probe Wrestler's Allegations Against WFI, Its Chief: Sports Ministry

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Saturday announced the formation of an 'Oversight committee' to probe into the allegations levelled against the Wrestling Federation of India and its chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and other coaches. Read on for Details:

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