Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleged molestation of female athletes, which included “groping their breasts and touching their navels”. Delhi Police State.
Citing IPC sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) at Delhi’s Connaught Place police station on the complaint of women wrestlers last month Two First Information Reports were registered giving and 34 (common intention) which carries a jail term of one to three years.
One FIR was registered by clubbing the complaints of six wrestlers, while a separate FIR was registered on the basis of a complaint by the father of a minor.
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according to a report by Indian ExpressSection 10 of the POCSO Act, which is punishable with imprisonment of five to seven years, has been cited in the FIR lodged by the minor’s father. Meanwhile, WFI secretary Vinod Tomar has also been named in the complaint filed by the six wrestlers.
The incidents mentioned allegedly took place from 2012 to 2022 in India and abroad, the report said. In other words It was further stated that the minor’s complaint filed by her father alleged that his daughter was “totally disturbed and cannot live peacefully now…the sexual harassment by the accused (Singh) continues to haunt her”.
Brij Bhushan’s Ayodhya Rally
Amidst the ongoing controversy, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh had planned to hold a rally in Uttar Pradesh on 5 June. However, the Ayodhya district administration denied them permission on Friday.
Zonal Officer (Ayodhya) SP Gautam said that in view of other programs to be held on World Environment Day on June 5, the permission sought by BJP corporator Chamela Devi on behalf of Singh has been rejected.
Singh said in a Facebook post that he has postponed the ‘Jan Chetna Maharally’ at Ram Katha Park by a few days as the police probe into the allegations leveled against him by the wrestlers is underway.
Prominent wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have been protesting since April 23, accusing Singh of sexual harassment. Singh is the BJP MP from Kaiserganj in Uttar Pradesh.
DCW demands action in the case of wrestlers, a BJP MP also wants justice
Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal on Wednesday issued a notice to the police seeking action against a man who allegedly revealed the identity of a minor wrestler who had lodged a sexual harassment complaint against a BJP MP. .
Maliwal has also issued summons to DCP New Delhi in the matter. “A man posing as the uncle of a minor girl who lodged a complaint against Brij Bhushan is revealing the identity of the girl by showing her documents to the press. I am giving notice to the police. There should be an FIR against this person under the POCSO Act. Are they allowing Brij Bhushan to roam free so that pressure can be created on the victim?
The women’s panel said that a video is now being circulated on social media in which a person claiming to be the minor complainant’s uncle reveals his identity which is a criminal offense under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act.
It sought details from the police including a copy of the FIR to be lodged against the person for revealing the identity of the girl and asked them to appear before the commission on June 6 at 12 noon.
The DCW said it has also asked the Delhi Police to explain the reasons for not arresting the prime accused Singh so far.
BJP’s Maharashtra MP Pritam Munde also said that action should be taken on the basis of the complaint of those who assaulted. Not as a Member of Parliament, but as a woman, I say that if such a complaint comes from a woman, then cognizance should be taken of it. It should be verified,” Munde said as quoted by the news agency PTI,
After verification, the authorities should decide whether it is fair or unfair, he said, adding, “If cognizance is not taken, it is not welcomed in a democracy.”
what does the police say
two days ago Delhi Police Sufficient evidence has not been found against Singh to prove the allegations of sexual harassment of female wrestlers and to arrest him. A senior official said the police would submit a report in the court within 15 days.
“During the investigation so far, the police have not found enough evidence to arrest the WFI chief. There is also no supporting evidence to prove their (wrestlers) claim. Within 15 days a report will be presented in the court which may be in the form of charge sheet or final report.”
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the complaint of the wrestlers is being investigated and action will be taken after the investigation is completed. “The matter is being investigated. The government will take action in this matter after the completion of the investigation.” Defense Minister told reporters.
(With inputs from PTI)