Wrestlers at the protest in Jantar Mantar (PTI file picture)
The police refused entry of the wrestlers to the venue whilst Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia held a press convention at the protest web site. A senior police official stated that two to 3 folks, together with Geeta Phogat, have been detained close to Jahangirpuri and the method of releasing them is underway
Delhi Police on Thursday blocked entry of wrestlers at the venue the place their fellow grapplers have been protesting towards WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Even as Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia held a press convention at the protest web site at Jantar Mantar, the police refused entry of the wrestlers to the venue.
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Vinesh’s cousin Geeta Phogat, a former World Championships medallist and 2010 Commonwealth Games gold winner, tweeted that she and her husband have been detained by the police.
A senior police official stated that two to 3 folks, together with Geeta Phogat, have been detained close to Jahangirpuri. The course of of releasing them is underway, he stated.
In a video footage, she put up earlier within the day, Geeta was seen being surrounded by police personnel as she pleaded to permit her to fulfill her cousins.
There was heavy police deployment at the roads resulting in the protest web site, which may very well be in anticipation that supporters could attempt to attain the spot after Bajrang’s name on Wednesday evening to the farmers and normal public to succeed in Jantar Mantar in assist of them.
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Around 11 pm on Wednesday, a scuffle broke out with Delhi police personnel when the wrestlers have been attempting to get additional mattresses and wood benches to the protest web site for his or her evening keep because the rain had left outdated mattresses moist and soggy.
The on-duty police personnel started enquiring in regards to the sleeping supplies as guidelines don’t allow bringing in such issues at the protest web site.
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