New Delhi: The Delhi Commission For Women (DCW) on Wednesday demanded the registration of an FIR towards cops for not lodging a case in reference to the sexual harassment allegations levelled by girls wrestlers towards BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers, together with a minor, had filed a police grievance on April 21, however no FIR has been registered, the panel stated. It has already sought an motion taken report from the police within the matter.
The panel stated it has acquired a contemporary grievance from girls wrestlers accusing two individuals – a Dronacharya Awardee coach and General Secretary, Haryana Wrestling Association – of allegedly making threatening calls to among the survivors and their households.
“The complainant has further alleged that the identities of the complainants have been leaked by Delhi Police as they have been receiving threatening phone calls only following the filing of the complaint with Delhi Police. They have raised serious concerns regarding their safety as well,” the panel stated.
The Commission accused the police of failing to make sure the protection and safety of the complainants and leaking their identification whereas terming it as a matter of great concern. “The Commission also wishes to remind Delhi Police about Section 166 A Clause (c) IPC which clearly states, that “in case a public servant fails to record any information given to him under sub-section (1) of section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, in relation to cognizable offence punishable under sections 354, section 354B, etc he/ she shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine,” the panel stated.
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The DCW beneficial that the survivors and their households must be supplied with correct safety instantly. “An FIR should be registered under Section 166 A Clause (c) IPC against concerned police officials for failing to register FIR in the matter of sexual harassment with women wrestlers including a minor girl,” it stated.
In its suggestions to the Special Commissioner of Police, Women Safety, the panel additionally stated that FIR have to be registered instantly within the matter of sexual harassment of ladies wrestlers and requested them to include related sections of POCSO and IPC.
The accused individual must be instantly arrested and the matter must be correctly investigated, it stated. An FIR have to be registered instantly within the matter of threatening calls acquired by the survivors and their households, it added.
More Probe Needed: Delhi Police Tells SC
In yet one more twist to the plea filed by the agitating wrestlers towards BJP MP and WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who faces allegations of sexual harassment, the Delhi Police on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that extra probe is required earlier than a case is filed towards the WFI chief.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, showing for the Delhi Police, informed the bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha that if the highest court docket felt that an FIR was to be lodged right away, it might be executed. “We, prima facie feel that there was a need to conduct a preliminary investigation before the registration of the FIR,” the highest regulation officer stated.
Mehta stated allow us to not create an impression that the FIR has not been registered regardless of the court docket asking for it. The bench took be aware of the submissions of Mehta and stated Delhi Police could put forth its views on registration of the FIR on April 24 when the plea of wrestlers might be heard.
SC Notice To Delhi Police
The high court docket on Tuesday issued notices to the Delhi Police and others on a plea by seven girls wrestlers searching for registration of an FIR towards the WFI president over allegations of sexual harassment, saying the matter is “serious” and requires its consideration. After the wrestlers went public with their allegations towards the WFI president in January, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur introduced the formation of an oversight committee, led by star pugilist MC Mary Kom, to probe the claims.
Several nationwide award-winning wrestlers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar right here demanding the federal government make public the findings of an oversight panel that investigated the sexual harassment allegations towards Singh.
