BJP lawmaker and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was granted bail by a Delhi court on Thursday (July 20) in connection with the women wrestlers’ harassment case.

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal also granted bail to co-accused Vinod Tomar — the suspended assistant secretary of WFI.

<h2>Conditions imposed</h2>

The court has asked both of them not to leave the country without its prior permission and ordered them not to threaten or induce the wrestlers or complainants or indulge in any way that might impede the probe.

"Please ensure that all the conditions are meticulously followed," Jaspal said, according to Livelaw outlet

The order came two days after (July 18) the metropolitan court had granted interim bail for two days to both of them.

The judge had said the chargesheet has been filed without arrest and the accused "have cooperated with investigation".

During the hearing, public prosecutor Atul Srivastava told the judge that strict conditions must be imposed on the accused while granting bail.

The BJP MP was accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers and consequently, the Delhi Police filed two first information reports (FIRs) on June 2.

The complaints against the WFI chief mentioned his attempts at inappropriate touching, putting his hand over the chest of girls, moving his hand from the chest to the back and chasing them, among others.

<h2>Charges against Singh</h2>

On June 15, a chargesheet was filed against Brij Bhushan Singh under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Singh has denied all allegations, and even issued a defiant statement refuting all charges.

Singh's counsel alleged a media trial, to which the judge said he may move an application before the high court or trial court.

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The court will pass an appropriate order on the application, the judge said. The counsel, however, did not move any application in this regard.

Meanwhile, the wrestlers said that their fight will now continue in the court and not on the roads. Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia posted identical tweets saying the government has fulfilled its promise of filing a chargesheet against Singh by the given date.

"Regarding the reforms in WFI, the election process, as promised, has begun. We will wait for fulfilment of promises made by the government regarding the July 11 elections," the statement on Twitter read.

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BJP lawmaker and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was granted bail by a Delhi court on Thursday (July 20) in connection with the women wrestlers’ harassment case.

BJP lawmaker and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was granted bail by a Delhi court on Thursday (July 20) in connection with the women wrestlers’ harassment case. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal also granted bail to co-accused Vinod Tomar — the suspended assistant secretary of WFI. Conditions imposed The court has asked both of them not to leave the country without its prior permission and ordered them not to threaten or induce the wrestlers or complainants or indulge in any way that might impede the probe. "Please ensure that all the conditions are meticulously followed," Jaspal said, according to Livelaw outlet The order came two days after (July 18) the metropolitan court had granted interim bail for two days to both of them. The judge had said the chargesheet has been filed without arrest and the accused "have cooperated with investigation". During the hearing, public prosecutor Atul Srivastava told the judge that strict conditions must be imposed on the accused while granting bail. The BJP MP was accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers and consequently, the Delhi Police filed two first information reports (FIRs) on June 2. The complaints against the WFI chief mentioned his attempts at inappropriate touching, putting his hand over the chest of girls, moving his hand from the chest to the back and chasing them, among others. Charges against Singh On June 15, a chargesheet was filed against Brij Bhushan Singh under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Singh has denied all allegations, and even issued a defiant statement refuting all charges. Singh's counsel alleged a media trial, to which the judge said he may move an application before the high court or trial court. Also read | BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh granted interim bail in sexual harassment case The court will pass an appropriate order on the application, the judge said. The counsel, however, did not move any application in this regard. Meanwhile, the wrestlers said that their fight will now continue in the court and not on the roads. Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia posted identical tweets saying the government has fulfilled its promise of filing a chargesheet against Singh by the given date. "Regarding the reforms in WFI, the election process, as promised, has begun. We will wait for fulfilment of promises made by the government regarding the July 11 elections," the statement on Twitter read. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh granted bail in sexual harassment case

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and parliamentarian from ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was granted interim bail by a Delhi court on Tuesday (July 18) in the&nbsp;sexual harassment case.

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal granted relief to Singh and his co-accused Vinod Tomar —&nbsp;the suspended assistant secretary of WFI — after the prosecution did not oppose the same.

The interim bail was granted on bonds of Rs 25,000 each. It is valid till July 20 when the court will hear the matter on regular bail.

The BJP MP was accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers and consequently, the Delhi Police filed two first information reports (FIRs) on June 2.

The complaints against the WFI chief mentioned his attempts at inappropriate touching, putting his hand over the chest of girls, moving his hand from the chest to the back and chasing them, among others.

<h2>Charges against Singh</h2>

And on June 15, a chargesheet was filed against Brij Bhushan Singh under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Singh has denied all allegations, and even issued a defiant statement refuting all charges.

Singh's counsel alleged a media trail, to which the judge said he may move an application before the high court or trial court.

The court will pass an appropriate order on the application, the judge said. The counsel, however, did not move any application in this regard.

Meanwhile, the wrestlers said that their fight will now continue in the court and not on the roads. Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia posted identical tweets saying the government has fulfilled its promise of filing a chargesheet against Singh by the given date.

"Regarding the reform in WFI, the election process, as promised, has begun. We will wait for fulfilment of promises made by the government regarding the July 11 elections," the statement on Twitter read.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and parliamentarian from ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was granted interim bail by a Delhi court on Tuesday (July 18) in the sexual harassment case.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and parliamentarian from ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was granted interim bail by a Delhi court on Tuesday (July 18) in the sexual harassment case. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal granted relief to Singh and his co-accused Vinod Tomar — the suspended assistant secretary of WFI — after the prosecution did not oppose the same. The interim bail was granted on bonds of Rs 25,000 each. It is valid till July 20 when the court will hear the matter on regular bail. The BJP MP was accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers and consequently, the Delhi Police filed two first information reports (FIRs) on June 2. The complaints against the WFI chief mentioned his attempts at inappropriate touching, putting his hand over the chest of girls, moving his hand from the chest to the back and chasing them, among others. Charges against Singh And on June 15, a chargesheet was filed against Brij Bhushan Singh under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Singh has denied all allegations, and even issued a defiant statement refuting all charges. Singh's counsel alleged a media trail, to which the judge said he may move an application before the high court or trial court. The court will pass an appropriate order on the application, the judge said. The counsel, however, did not move any application in this regard. Meanwhile, the wrestlers said that their fight will now continue in the court and not on the roads. Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia posted identical tweets saying the government has fulfilled its promise of filing a chargesheet against Singh by the given date. "Regarding the reform in WFI, the election process, as promised, has begun. We will wait for fulfilment of promises made by the government regarding the July 11 elections," the statement on Twitter read. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh granted interim bail in sexual harassment case

Glittered by rich Olympic history, India’s wrestling arena has been blessed with glorious eras and world-class grapplers dating back to the 1950s. Led by the energetic KD Jadhav’s bronze in 1952 Helsinki Olympics to Ravi Kumar Dahiya’s success at the Tokyo Games, the glory days are now darkened by the recent turmoil of events that has seen top wrestlers like Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Vinesh Phogat sit in protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. So what is the entire issue and will the wrestlers&nbsp;get a closure with Brij Bhushan’s arrest and trail?

<h2>What is the wrestler's protest about?</h2>

The union of wrestlers consisting of Olympic and Commonwealth Games medal winners Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and others started protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. The protest began on 18 January 2023 in India’s capital Delhi at the famous Jantar Mantar where the top wrestlers along with 40 other junior and senior category wrestlers complained about the administration and unnatural behaviour of the WFI chief and his colleagues.

The female wrestler complainants accused Bhushan of groping, touching their breasts and navels without consent, stalking, intimidation, and demanding 'sexual favours' in exchange for professional help, all of which led to a 'shared sense of fear and trauma' among the women wrestlers.

However, all the allegations were denied by the WFI chief who even insisted that he is willing for a death sentence if found guilty.

<h2>Role of government and Supreme Court of India</h2>

Listening to the wrestler’s plea, the government had formed an oversight committee led by Mary Kom on 23 January 2023. The report was submitted on April 5 and was not made public which caused anger amongst the wrestlers. The committee also consisted of Babita Phogat (cousin sister of Vinesh) and stated that the witnesses were not cross-questioned. The report, according to the protesting wrestlers, had favoured the accused Brij Bhushan Singh.

The wrestlers then resumed their protest on 23 April 2023 and demanded that an First Investigation Report (FIR) be registered against Brij Bhushan, which was first denied by the Delhi Police when the oversight committee report was submitted. The Supreme Court of India then ordered Delhi Police to register an FIR against the accused WFI chief on April 28.

Two FIRs, one under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO Act) and the other for outraging modesty, were filed by the Delhi Police on 28 April. Offences under the POCSO act were cognizable, non-bailable, and require immediate arrests without a court warrant but the police did not arrest Bhushan which led to accusations of bias and unequal application of the law by many. In addition to the POCSO act, the FIRs included IPC sections 354 (assault with intent to outrage woman's modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 34 (common intention) on Bhushan.

<h2>Non-violent take by protesters</h2>

Despite FIRs, the protests intensified after the Delhi Police refused to take action against the WFI chief who is a sitting Member of Parliament (MP). Agitators who had made the national capital Delhi the epicentre of their protests made their presence felt when they planned a non-violent protest at the new parliament building on the day of its inauguration to draw government's attention on Sunday, May 28.

However, the plans of protests were foiled by the police as the force prevented the top wrestlers from reaching the site of the new parliament building.

A couple of days later, the wrestlers claimed they felt humiliated for protesting for so long and no concrete action being taken on their allegations. They went on to announce that they would immerse the&nbsp;medals they had won in international and national events in the Ganga. The&nbsp;protesters planned to&nbsp;immerse their medals in the Ganga at Har ki Pauri&nbsp;in the holy city of Haridwar (113 km from Delhi) in the Uttarakhand state of India. Vinesh, Bajrang, and Sakshi Malik were scheduled to immerse their medals in the holy river in the city considered a pilgrimage site of Hindus. However, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait intervened and convinced the wrestlers not to take such extreme steps and promised all support to them.

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<h2>The fallouts of wrestlers' protest</h2>

As a consequence of the wrestler's protest, the elections of the WFI, originally scheduled to be held in June 2023 are now scheduled to be held in July. India could pay a big price for the turmoil going on with the wrestling body’s administration as the deadline to announce the squad for the Asian Games 2022 (to be held in 2023) approaches near. India still hasn’t named a squad as the trials are yet to take place at the national level which could result in wrestlers missing out on the continental tournament.

<h2>What next for Brij Bhushan?</h2>

As things stand, Brij Bhushan has been granted interim bail by a Delhi court on Tuesday, July 18 in the sexual harassment case, while his plea for regular bail is scheduled for hearing next week. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal granted relief to Singh and his co-accused Vinod Tomar — the suspended assistant secretary of WFI — after the prosecution did not oppose their plea for interim bail. At the time of writing, neither Brij Bhushan nor Tomar have been arrested by the Delhi Police, however, the grip of investigation could be tightened on the duo if further evidence is found against them.

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Glittered by rich Olympic history, India’s wrestling arena has been blessed with glorious eras and world-class grapplers dating back to the 1950s. Led by the energetic KD Jadhav’s bronze in 1952 Helsinki Olympics to Ravi Kumar Dahiya’s success at the Tokyo Games, the glory days are now darkened by the recent turmoil of events that has seen top wrestlers like Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Vinesh Phogat sit in protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan.

Glittered by rich Olympic history, India’s wrestling arena has been blessed with glorious eras and world-class grapplers dating back to the 1950s. Led by the energetic KD Jadhav’s bronze in 1952 Helsinki Olympics to Ravi Kumar Dahiya’s success at the Tokyo Games, the glory days are now darkened by the recent turmoil of events that has seen top wrestlers like Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Vinesh Phogat sit in protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. So what is the entire issue and will the wrestlers get a closure with Brij Bhushan’s arrest and trail? What is the wrestler's protest about? The union of wrestlers consisting of Olympic and Commonwealth Games medal winners Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and others started protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. The protest began on 18 January 2023 in India’s capital Delhi at the famous Jantar Mantar where the top wrestlers along with 40 other junior and senior category wrestlers complained about the administration and unnatural behaviour of the WFI chief and his colleagues. The female wrestler complainants accused Bhushan of groping, touching their breasts and navels without consent, stalking, intimidation, and demanding 'sexual favours' in exchange for professional help, all of which led to a 'shared sense of fear and trauma' among the women wrestlers. However, all the allegations were denied by the WFI chief who even insisted that he is willing for a death sentence if found guilty. Role of government and Supreme Court of India Listening to the wrestler’s plea, the government had formed an oversight committee led by Mary Kom on 23 January 2023. The report was submitted on April 5 and was not made public which caused anger amongst the wrestlers. The committee also consisted of Babita Phogat (cousin sister of Vinesh) and stated that the witnesses were not cross-questioned. The report, according to the protesting wrestlers, had favoured the accused Brij Bhushan Singh. The wrestlers then resumed their protest on 23 April 2023 and demanded that an First Investigation Report (FIR) be registered against Brij Bhushan, which was first denied by the Delhi Police when the oversight committee report was submitted. The Supreme Court of India then ordered Delhi Police to register an FIR against the accused WFI chief on April 28. Two FIRs, one under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO Act) and the other for outraging modesty, were filed by the Delhi Police on 28 April. Offences under the POCSO act were cognizable, non-bailable, and require immediate arrests without a court warrant but the police did not arrest Bhushan which led to accusations of bias and unequal application of the law by many. In addition to the POCSO act, the FIRs included IPC sections 354 (assault with intent to outrage woman's modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 34 (common intention) on Bhushan. Non-violent take by protesters Despite FIRs, the protests intensified after the Delhi Police refused to take action against the WFI chief who is a sitting Member of Parliament (MP). Agitators who had made the national capital Delhi the epicentre of their protests made their presence felt when they planned a non-violent protest at the new parliament building on the day of its inauguration to draw government's attention on Sunday, May 28. However, the plans of protests were foiled by the police as the force prevented the top wrestlers from reaching the site of the new parliament building. A couple of days later, the wrestlers claimed they felt humiliated for protesting for so long and no concrete action being taken on their allegations. They went on to announce that they would immerse the medals they had won in international and national events in the Ganga. The protesters planned to immerse their medals in the Ganga at Har ki Pauri in the holy city of Haridwar (113 km from Delhi) in the Uttarakhand state of India. Vinesh, Bajrang, and Sakshi Malik were scheduled to immerse their medals in the holy river in the city considered a pilgrimage site of Hindus. However, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait intervened and convinced the wrestlers not to take such extreme steps and promised all support to them. ALSO READ | 'He will play for India for next 10 years': India's batting coach lavishes huge praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal The fallouts of wrestlers' protest As a consequence of the wrestler's protest, the elections of the WFI, originally scheduled to be held in June 2023 are now scheduled to be held in July. India could pay a big price for the turmoil going on with the wrestling body’s administration as the deadline to announce the squad for the Asian Games 2022 (to be held in 2023) approaches near. India still hasn’t named a squad as the trials are yet to take place at the national level which could result in wrestlers missing out on the continental tournament. What next for Brij Bhushan? As things stand, Brij Bhushan has been granted interim bail by a Delhi court on Tuesday, July 18 in the sexual harassment case, while his plea for regular bail is scheduled for hearing next week. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal granted relief to Singh and his co-accused Vinod Tomar — the suspended assistant secretary of WFI — after the prosecution did not oppose their plea for interim bail. 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EXPLAINED | Wrestlers’ protest, saga surrounding Brij Bhushan Singh and what next for the WFI chief

The situation seems to be getting from bad to worse for the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, according to the latest report on Tuesday, July 11. The WFI chief was accused of sexual harassment by top women wrestles of India Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and others, and now faces charges like sexual harassment, molestation, and stalking, according to a Delhi Police chargesheet. The wrestlers have been protesting against the BJP Member of Parliament since January while the elections are due to be held for the WFI positions.

<h2>What is in the Delhi Police chargesheet?</h2>

According to an Indian Express report, one case saw “repeated and continuing” harassment from Singh and hence Sections 506 (criminal intimidation), 354 (outraging modesty of a woman); 354 A (sexual harassment); and 354 D (stalking) have been invoked. As things stand, Singh is liable to be prosecuted and punished for offences of sexual harassment, molestation, and stalking.

According to Indian Penal Code Sections 54, 354A, and 354D, four cases under Sections 354 and 354A have been registered against Bhushan that carry a jail term of up to five years.

“The accused may please be summoned to face trial and witnesses named in the list of witnesses appended with the chargesheet may be called for their examination along with documents mentioned with their names,” reads the chargesheet.

The report further adds that wrestlers have alleged 15 incidents of sexual harassment which include inappropriate touching, intimidation, and&nbsp;stalking.

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<h2>Other major developments</h2>

The Delhi Police intensified its action once it was directed by the Supreme Court of India to register an FIR against the WFI chief. The investigations took place around the country such as in Sonipat, Rohtak, Lucknow, Kurukshetra, Patiala, Bhiwani, Hissar, Chandigarh, and Bellary.

Earlier, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur had formed an independent committee to look into the matter while the India Olympic Association (IOA) had also set up a&nbsp;committee to investigate the matter. The wrestlers earlier snatched the attention of the sports minister when they tried to protest outside the new parliament building when its inauguration took place on May 28, while they also gathered in Haridwar (213 km east of Delhi). The wrestlers had indicated that they would throw their medals in the holy river Ganges if the government took no action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.&nbsp; 
 
The chargesheet filed by police is based on its investigations involving 108 witnesses. Of these, 15 people, including wrestlers, coaches and referees have supported the allegations made against Singh.

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The situation seems to be getting from bad to worse for the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, according to the latest report on Tuesday, July 11.

The situation seems to be getting from bad to worse for the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, according to the latest report on Tuesday, July 11. The WFI chief was accused of sexual harassment by top women wrestles of India Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and others, and now faces charges like sexual harassment, molestation, and stalking, according to a Delhi Police chargesheet. The wrestlers have been protesting against the BJP Member of Parliament since January while the elections are due to be held for the WFI positions. What is in the Delhi Police chargesheet? According to an Indian Express report, one case saw “repeated and continuing” harassment from Singh and hence Sections 506 (criminal intimidation), 354 (outraging modesty of a woman); 354 A (sexual harassment); and 354 D (stalking) have been invoked. As things stand, Singh is liable to be prosecuted and punished for offences of sexual harassment, molestation, and stalking. According to Indian Penal Code Sections 54, 354A, and 354D, four cases under Sections 354 and 354A have been registered against Bhushan that carry a jail term of up to five years. “The accused may please be summoned to face trial and witnesses named in the list of witnesses appended with the chargesheet may be called for their examination along with documents mentioned with their names,” reads the chargesheet. The report further adds that wrestlers have alleged 15 incidents of sexual harassment which include inappropriate touching, intimidation, and stalking. ALSO READ | 'Main guys know they'll get selected...': Gavaskar takes an indirect dig at Rohit, Kohli ahead of WI Tests Other major developments The Delhi Police intensified its action once it was directed by the Supreme Court of India to register an FIR against the WFI chief. The investigations took place around the country such as in Sonipat, Rohtak, Lucknow, Kurukshetra, Patiala, Bhiwani, Hissar, Chandigarh, and Bellary. Earlier, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur had formed an independent committee to look into the matter while the India Olympic Association (IOA) had also set up a committee to investigate the matter. The wrestlers earlier snatched the attention of the sports minister when they tried to protest outside the new parliament building when its inauguration took place on May 28, while they also gathered in Haridwar (213 km east of Delhi). The wrestlers had indicated that they would throw their medals in the holy river Ganges if the government took no action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The chargesheet filed by police is based on its investigations involving 108 witnesses. Of these, 15 people, including wrestlers, coaches and referees have supported the allegations made against Singh. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Situation worsens for Brij Bhushan after latest chargesheet; reported to have molested, stalked wrestlers

A special team of Delhi Police went to the residence of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Gonda city&nbsp;of northern Uttar Pradesh state, and recorded statements of 10 of his “close associates” and employees.

The team went to his residence on Saturday and questioned his “close associates” and drivers who have been with him for years. However, it is not clear whether Singh or his family members were among those questioned.

According to reports, the purpose of the police’s visit was to verify the claims made by one of the wrestlers that she was sexually harassed when she went to meet Singh at his residence last October. &nbsp;

Singh had earlier said that he was not in Gonda when the alleged incident occurred. The cops have recorded the statements of some people in this connection.

The latest development comes days after the protesting wrestlers met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the latter’s residence late Saturday night and pressed for the early arrest of Singh.

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Shah had asked the wrestlers to let the “law take its own course”. Following the meeting, which lasted for almost two hours, the wrestlers reportedly went back to resume their jobs.

Meanwhile, the police are also investigating whether Singh would be booked under the Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, as one of the aggrieved is a minor.

Several media reports also said that the minor retracted her statement.

<h2>Will Singh be booked under POCSO?</h2>

The Indian Express newspaper, quoting unnamed sources who are close to the matter, reported that the minor had recorded a fresh statement before a magistrate under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure after withdrawing allegations made in two previous statements, before the police and a magistrate.

But Olympian and top wrestler&nbsp;Bajrang Punia took to social media on Monday to deny&nbsp;reports that the minor girl had retracted her statement.&nbsp;

Now, a court has to decide if charges against Singh can be pursued or not and which of the three statements can be given precedence, it reported.

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Earlier, the minor’s father had noted in an FIR that the trauma of alleged sexual harassment perpetrated by Singh “continues to haunt” his daughter. He had also said that she was unable to be at peace any longer and was completely disturbed.

On April 21, seven female wrestlers, including a minor, had filed separate complaints of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against Singh at Delhi’s Connaught Place police station.

A Delhi Police special investigation team is looking into the allegations against Singh and is in the process of filing a status report before the court.

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A special team of Delhi Police went to the residence of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Gonda city of northern Uttar Pradesh state, and recorded statements of 10 of his “close associates” and employees.

A special team of Delhi Police went to the residence of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Gonda city of northern Uttar Pradesh state, and recorded statements of 10 of his “close associates” and employees. The team went to his residence on Saturday and questioned his “close associates” and drivers who have been with him for years. However, it is not clear whether Singh or his family members were among those questioned. According to reports, the purpose of the police’s visit was to verify the claims made by one of the wrestlers that she was sexually harassed when she went to meet Singh at his residence last October. Singh had earlier said that he was not in Gonda when the alleged incident occurred. The cops have recorded the statements of some people in this connection. The latest development comes days after the protesting wrestlers met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the latter’s residence late Saturday night and pressed for the early arrest of Singh. From India's wrestler's protests to US Elections - The world of deepfakes | Part 3 | WION Wideangle Shah had asked the wrestlers to let the “law take its own course”. Following the meeting, which lasted for almost two hours, the wrestlers reportedly went back to resume their jobs. Meanwhile, the police are also investigating whether Singh would be booked under the Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, as one of the aggrieved is a minor. Several media reports also said that the minor retracted her statement. Will Singh be booked under POCSO? The Indian Express newspaper, quoting unnamed sources who are close to the matter, reported that the minor had recorded a fresh statement before a magistrate under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure after withdrawing allegations made in two previous statements, before the police and a magistrate. But Olympian and top wrestler Bajrang Punia took to social media on Monday to deny reports that the minor girl had retracted her statement. Now, a court has to decide if charges against Singh can be pursued or not and which of the three statements can be given precedence, it reported. Also read | Wrestlers' protest: Wrestlers arrive at Thakur's house for talks | Top points Earlier, the minor’s father had noted in an FIR that the trauma of alleged sexual harassment perpetrated by Singh “continues to haunt” his daughter. He had also said that she was unable to be at peace any longer and was completely disturbed. On April 21, seven female wrestlers, including a minor, had filed separate complaints of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against Singh at Delhi’s Connaught Place police station. A Delhi Police special investigation team is looking into the allegations against Singh and is in the process of filing a status report before the court. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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As the wrestlers’ protest in India continues, Olympian Bajrang Punia, one of the protesters, arrived at the residence of Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur for talks on Wednesday (June 7).

As the wrestlers’ protest in India continues, Olympian Bajrang Punia, one of the protesters, arrived at the residence of Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur for talks on Wednesday (June 7). This development comes a day after Union Sports Minister Thakur invited the wrestlers for talks on their issues. Since April 23, the wrestlers have staged protests against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment. Visuals shared by the news agency ANI showed Punia arriving at Thakur’s residence. Moments later, Sakshee Malikkh arrived at the minister's residence. Here's a look at the top developments so far: > Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh have reached Anurag Thakur's residence for talks a day after the minister said that the central government was willing to discuss their issues. Also read: Bajrang Punia reacts to morphed images of protesting wrestlers, claims 'IT cell' people are spreading this > Earlier on Wednesday, Malikhh reacted to Thakur's invitation and told ANI, "We will discuss the proposal given by the government with our seniors and supporters. Only when everyone gives their consent that the proposal is fine, then will we agree. It won't happen that we will agree to anything that the government says and end our protest. No time fixed for the meeting yet." Delhi | Wrestler Sakshee Malikkh arrives at the residence of Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur after an invitation from the government for talks with protesting wrestlers pic.twitter.com/iiOKQH5Y8v — ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2023 × > The wrestlers, who have been campaigning in India's capital city New Delhi since April 23, have accused Brij Bhushan Singh of sexually harassing female athletes. > Last Saturday (June 3), the wrestlers met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, pressing for action against Singh, who is a lawmaker of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). > During the meeting, the wrestlers demanded an impartial probe and quick action against Singh. And in response, Shah assured them that justice would be provided, and asked them to let the law take its course. > Earlier, the Delhi Police recorded the statements of Singh's associates and those working at his residence in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda as part of the investigation, officials to the news agency PTI. > The official added that a minor complainant whose statement was the basis of a case registered against Singh under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act had recorded a fresh statement under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) section 164. > Brij Bhushan Singh has denied the allegations of sexual harassment, by saying he would hang himself if the allegations were true. "If even one of the allegations made against me gets proven true then Brij Bhushan Singh will hang himself without anyone having to ask him to do so," he said on May 31. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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