Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, accused of sexual harassment and intimidation by ladies wrestlers, has stated that he would “cling himself if even a single allegation in opposition to him was proved”.
In a video message released on Sunday, Singh said, “I will hang myself even if a single allegation against me is proved. The matter is with the Delhi Police, so I won’t be able to speak much in detail on the matter. I have been saying this from the first day if these wrestlers have any video evidence against me. You should ask anyone who is associated with wrestling. Is Brij Bhushan Ravana?”
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Singh stated that he was recording the video message on the best way to his residence in Gonda from Delhi.
He additional stated, “Except these wrestlers (who’re protesting), ask anybody if I’ve executed something fallacious. I’ve given 11 years of my life to wrestling, to this nation.”
The wrestlers have alleged that there has been a delay from the government in releasing the report of the committee that was formed to look into the allegations against Brij Bhushan Singh.
The protesting wrestlers also want the WFI chief to be stripped of his portfolio.
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Two FIRs have been lodged against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at the Connaught Place Police Station. The first FIR pertains to allegations levelled by a minor victim and is registered under the POCSO Act, along with relevant IPC sections concerning outraging of modesty, etc.
The Supreme Court, whereas listening to an pressing plea on the matter, concluded that submitting of FIRs served the aim of the plea filed by the protesting grapplers. The court docket additionally rejected petitioner’s plea for a court-monitored probe.
