Wrestlers protest: Scuffle breaks out between Delhi police and Wrestlers

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Wrestlers protest: On Wednesday, a scuffle breaks out between Delhi police and wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, as reported by news agency ANI. The wrestlers allegedly claim that police officers misbehaved with them.

According to news sources, many wrestlers staged their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh for allegedly harassing female wrestlers. Famous wrestlers like Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik, among others, filed a police complaint at Connaught Place police station on April 21.

Top wrestler Vinesh Phogat broke down on television last evening after several members of the protesting group were allegedly roughed up by a Delhi Police officer.

People are demanding criminal action against Brij Bhushan Singh for allegedly harassing and intimidating several wrestlers, out of which one is Minor.

Wrestlers Protest

“We’re in need of the support of the whole country, everyone must come to Delhi. Police using force against us, abusing women and doing nothing against Brijbhushan…”: Wrestler Bajrang Punia

Moreover, he also called farmers and their leaders to raise protests on Thursday.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Breaks Down

According to NDTV, Indian wrestlers breaks down into tears while addressing media on Wrestler’s protest. The incident happened at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.

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