The wrestlers are on protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
New Delhi:
The nation’s high wrestlers, who’re on protest in opposition to the federation chief over sexual harassment fees, on Saturday questioned the federal government inquiry, saying particulars of the probe, together with the identify of an underage accuser, have been leaked.
Listed here are the ten newest developments within the case:
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“Who’s leaking the main points of the investigation?” the wrestlers, who’ve camped in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar – the designated spot for public protests within the capital, stated. In addition they accused the police of misbehaving with them and never permitting mattresses and provisions meant for protesters.
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Earlier, a day after the police filed two sexual harassment instances in opposition to him, together with one with non-bailable fees, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the influential chief of India’s wrestling physique, stated he is not going to step down.”I’m completely harmless. Will cooperate with any inquiry… Their (protesters) calls for are altering always. Resigning would imply accepting the fees. Resignation shouldn’t be a giant deal however not as a felony, I’m not a felony,” Mr Singh stated at a information briefing.
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Congress chief Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the protesting wrestlers, expressing her help for the demonstration and concentrating on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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The Delhi Police on Friday registered two First Info Experiences (FIRs) in reference to sexual harassment allegations levelled by girls wrestlers in opposition to the Wrestling Federation of India chief.
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The primary FIR involving allegations made by a minor has been registered beneath the robust Safety of Youngsters from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which implies if Mr Singh is arrested, he can’t get bail.
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The FIRs had been filed hours after Solicitor Basic Tushar Mehta, showing for the Delhi Police, informed the Supreme Courtroom {that a} case shall be registered on Friday.
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Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, showing for the wrestlers, submitted an affidavit in a sealed cowl which voiced apprehension concerning the security of a minor woman, an alleged sufferer of sexual assault.
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“Allowing for the content material which has been positioned on report, we direct the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, to make an evaluation of the menace notion and supply ample safety to the minor woman concerned,” the court docket stated in its order.
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The highest court docket is listening to an enchantment filed by seven girls wrestlers, who’ve alleged that the police didn’t file instances regardless of sexual harassment allegations in opposition to Mr Singh.
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The nation’s high wrestlers, who’ve been on a sit-in at Jantar Mantar in Delhi since Sunday demanding motion in opposition to Mr Singh, welcomed “step one in direction of victory” however stated they’ll proceed their agitation. They demanded that the BJP MP be faraway from all of the positions he holds.
