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Wrestlers who were protesting in the past demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former president of the Wrestling Federation of India, were detained by the Delhi Police. Not only this, cases were also registered against the wrestlers under various sections. After this, the wrestlers were also lifted from the picket site.
A few days later, on behalf of the Government of India, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur held talks with the wrestlers. After which both sides agreed on many things. Out of which one assurance has been fulfilled to present the charge sheet on 15th June.
Now the Government and the Delhi Police are trying to fulfill the promise of canceling the case filed against the wrestlers. Paperwork is being completed. Delhi Police can appeal for closure of the case anytime by giving closure report of the FIR lodged against the wrestlers in the court.
Wrestlers will make future strategy after seeing the charge sheet
Wrestler Sakshi Malik clarified on Friday that an application has been filed by her legal team to get the charge sheet submitted by the Delhi Police in the court. After getting the charge sheet, it will be studied. Only after this the wrestlers will make their future strategy.
He also said that it will also be seen in the charge sheet whether the charges leveled in it are correct or not. After seeing everything, we will take the next step. Will also see whether the promises made to us are fulfilled or not, including the withdrawal of the FIR lodged against us.
This was filed in the charge sheet
There have been new revelations in the charge sheet filed against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh in the sexual harassment case of 6 female wrestlers. According to sources, in Delhi Police’s investigation, two out of six female wrestlers were molested and one was chased or blocked.
Delhi Police has not touched much with the call details. The reason for this is that telecom companies do not keep call records for more than a year. After the charge sheet was presented, Sakshi Malik said – It is now clear that Brij Bhushan is guilty.
According to Delhi Police sources, Brij Bhushan is facing a roadblock or stalking case that dates back to 2012. In this, the complainant woman wrestler had complained that Brij Bhushan spoke to her mother during a tournament and called her to his room and hugged her tightly.
When the woman wrestler returned home, he started calling her mother’s number several times on different pretexts. He also claimed that he even had to change his phone number to avoid Brijbhashan’s calls. However, no technical evidence has been found to prove these allegations.
The accused were present at the said places of sexual exploitation of adult wrestlers
In the case of adult wrestlers, the police presented a charge sheet of one thousand pages. In this, the police has considered the statement given by the wrestlers before the magistrate under section 164 of CrPC as the main basis of the charge sheet. Police said that evidence of the presence of the accused has been found at the place where the adult wrestlers have leveled allegations of sexual harassment against them.
The wrestlers have handed over 5 photographs to the police as evidence during the investigation. Apart from this, more digital evidence was given, they have been handed over to the court in pen drives. Statements of about 25 witnesses have been recorded in the charge sheet. 7 witnesses have supported the allegations of the victimized adult wrestlers. The rest have spoken in favor of the accused. He will be cross-examined during the trial.
The police have asked wrestling federations of Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Indonesia to provide CCTV footage and photographs of places where women wrestlers have accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment. Haven’t found them yet. On getting these, the police will present a supplementary challan in the case.
What has happened so far in the wrestlers’ dharna?
- Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik along with Bajrang Punia started a dharna at Jantar Mantar on 18th January. Alleged that the then WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh sexually assaulted women wrestlers.
- After the controversy escalated on January 21, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur met the wrestlers and formed a committee.
- On April 23, the wrestler again sat on a dharna at Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of Brij Bhashan.
- On April 28, on the orders of the Supreme Court on the petition of the wrestlers, the Delhi Police registered 2 FIRs against Brij Bhushan for molestation and under the POCSO Act.
- On the night of 3 May, there was a clash between wrestlers and policemen at Jantar Mantar.
- A mahapanchayat was held on 21st May and it was decided to hold a candle march at India Gate and a Mahila mahapanchayat on 28th May at the new Parliament House.
- On May 28, when the wrestlers tried to go for the mahapanchayat in front of the new parliament building, the police took them into custody.
- On May 29, the wrestlers stayed at home all day and decided to go on a fast unto death at the India Gate.
- On May 30, the wrestlers went to Haridwar Har Ki Pauri to exchange their medals. Where on the persuasion of farmer leader Naresh Tikait, he postponed the decision by giving an ultimatum of 5 days to the government.
- A mahapanchayat was held in Kurukshetra on 2nd June. In this, an ultimatum was given to arrest Brij Bhushan by 9th June.
- On June 3, the Delhi Police has received 4 witnesses in this case, who have confirmed the allegations against Brij Bhushan.
- On June 4, it was learned that the wrestlers had a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah.
- On June 5, Vinesh, Sakshi and Bajrang joined the duty in the Railways.
- On knowing about the meeting with Amit Shah on 6th June, the farmers and khaps postponed their protest at Jantar Mantar on 9th June.
- On June 7, the wrestlers had come to meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. This meeting lasted for 6 hours.
- On June 15, charge sheet was filed against Brij Bhushan in the adult wrestler case and closure report in the minor wrestler case.
- On June 16, wrestler Sakshi Malik said that he would take the next decision after seeing the charge sheet. The reason for changing the statement of the minor wrestler was the pressure on the family.