Coach said wrestler called him six hours after alleged incident; referee says was aware of allegations
One Olympian, a Commonwealth gold medallist, an international referee and a state-level coach have corroborated the allegations of at least three female wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, The Indian Express has learnt.
They are four of the 125 potential witnesses across four states whose statements have been recorded by Delhi Police.
This comes after the Delhi Police, on April 28, registered two FIRs that, as The Indian Express reported Thursday, have at least two instances of demanding “sexual favours” in lieu of professional assistance; close to 15 incidents of sexual harassment that include 10 episodes of inappropriate touching, molestation that includes running hands over breasts, touching the navel; several instances of intimidation including stalking.
When asked about these four witnesses, Delhi Police spokesperson Suman Nalwa said: “We cannot comment on the investigation in this case or what the evidence is. The investigation is still going on. SIT has been probing the matter and will submit a report to the court.”
It is learnt that the coach of one of the complainants has told investigators that the wrestler had informed him on the phone about Singh’s advances just six hours after it took place.
