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Writer's pictureDr Ashok Barthwal

WFI Chief is Under Scanner for Sexual Harassment


Two FIRs were registered against WFI Chief and Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Connaught Place Police Station for allegations of sexual harassment of female wrestlers. The first is under POCSO for allegations by minors.


The second is for a comprehensive investigation of the complaints for outrage of modesty of other female wrestlers.


Seven female wrestlers filed a complaint against the WFI chief for sexual harassment. The matter is in Supreme Court. A hearing is going on in the bench comprising Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachur and Justice P S Narasimha on a petition filed by the women wrestlers.


Kapil Sibbal, the advocate appearing on behalf of female wrestlers in the court, handed over the sealed copy to the bench, which contained details of threats a minor victim allegedly faced. The case has been listed for hearing on the 5th of the coming month.


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