Opposing wrestlers: In the latest development in the sexual allegations case against WFI President Brij Bhushan, at least two FIRs have been registered mentioning 10 cases of molestation by players. Wrestlers have complained of ‘inappropriate touching, and asking for objectionable favours’. Some of the country’s top wrestlers are demanding the sacking and arrest of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh from the federation.
While the first FIR pertains to the allegations leveled by the minor wrestler and registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, the second pertains to outraging modesty.
details of complaints
first complaint
“Called me to his table while eating in a restaurant. Then touched me inappropriately… touched me from chest to stomach without my permission in the wrestling association office. My knees, shoulders and palms were also touched. My feet also Touched.” Touched from feet to chest to stomach on the pretext of understanding my breathing pattern.
second complaint
“When I was lying on the mat, the accused (Singh) came to me. My coach was not there. He pulled my T-shirt without my permission, put his hand on my chest on the pretext of checking my breath. In another instance, For example, I was with my brother in the federation office, I was called and my brother was asked to stay.Then he was dragged into the room.
third complaint
“Hugged me…asked to talk to parents to pay bribe”
fourth complaint
“putting hand on navel on the pretext of breath test”
fifth complaint
“I was behind the line, touched the wrong way, grabbed my shoulder when I tried to get away”
6th complaint
“Put your hand on the shoulder on the pretext of a picture… I objected.”
Meanwhile, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment leveled by women wrestlers, reiterated that he would hang himself even if a single allegation against him was proved.