Wrestlers' Protest: 10 episodes of molestation registered in 2 FIRs against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Updated : Jun 02, 2023 09:03
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Editorji News Desk

6 adult wrestlers and a minor wrestler have mentioned at least 15 incidents of sexual harassment in the 2 FIRs that they have filed with the Delhi Police against the ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. 

The FIR that was filed on 28th April includes at least 10 episodes of inappropriate touching, and molestation that include running of hands on the breasts, touching the navel, and intimidation including stalking. They also include 2 instances of demanding sexual favours in lieu of professional help, revealed an Indian Express report. 

As per the report, Brij Bhushan has been slapped with Section 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354a (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 34 (common intention) in both the FIRs. 

While the first FIR registers the allegations of the 6 adult wrestlers and also mentions WFI secretary Vinod Tomar's name, the second that has been filed by a minor invokes section 10 of the POCSO act. The incidents allegedly mentioned in the FIR have taken place in India and overseas from 2012 to 2020. 


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