Paramilitary personnel carrying raincoats stand guard throughout the ongoing wrestlers’ protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on May 1, 2023.
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Claiming that they had been amongst well-wishers, the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have refused the security cowl supplied by the Delhi Police as per instructions from the Supreme Court.
Mr. Singh is accused of sexually harassing ladies, together with a minor.
Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik had alleged threats, main the Supreme Court to direct Delhi Police final week to offer security to the minor sufferer and make a risk evaluation to the opposite complainants and protesters.
On a day when heavy rain compelled the wrestlers and others to take away their mats and keep huddled underneath minimal covers, at the same time as supporters from numerous political events continued to go to them, the protesters insisted on persevering with their keep amid their well-wishers.
The Delhi Police had supplied two private security officers to Bajrang and one every to Vinesh and Sakshi however the wrestlers have declined it. “If we are not safe at Jantar Mantar with all our supporters, then we cannot be safe anywhere,” the wrestlers advised the media however indicated they might settle for security at a later date.
Wrestlers are seen throughout their ongoing protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on May 1, 2023.
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Interestingly, they’d earlier welcomed the safety, asserting that Mr. Singh, along with his “criminal record and strongman image”, may attempt something in desperation.
Meanwhile, the wrestlers have additionally refused assent for the Ranking Series occasion in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from June 1-4, the fourth occasion this 12 months. The Indian Olympic Association had contacted the protesting wrestlers for consent earlier than sending the entries.
