From Jantar Mantar protest to Brij Bhushan's acquittal: Timeline of wrestlers' case against man who ruled federation
A Delhi court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case.
The case began with protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar in April 2023 led by Olympians Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia, demanding Singh's arrest and WFI dissolution.
Delhi Police registered two FIRs against Singh on April 28, 2023, including one under the POCSO Act based on a minor wrestler's allegation.
A chargesheet was filed on June 15, 2023, against Singh and Tomar under IPC provisions including sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation.
After the verdict, Vinesh Phogat said the fight for justice was not over and that the wrestlers would appeal in a higher court.
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