Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have been at the forefront of the ongoing wrestlers protest against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. PTI
Protesting wrestlers claimed the Supreme Court decision to close proceedings on the plea of sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was not a “setback”. They added that the protest will continue.
“We respect the Supreme Court order, protest will continue,” Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik said. “Supreme Court order is not a setback, it did what it could in this matter,” she added.
The Wrestlers have been sitting on protest since 23 April, demanding the arrest of BJP MP and WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleging he sexually harassed seven female grapplers, including a minor.
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The apex court on Thursday closed the proceedings on the plea filed, noting that FIRs have been registered against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the seven complainants have been provided adequate security.
The wrestlers added they will decide the future legal course of action after discussion with their seniors.
“We have all options open, will decide after consulting seniors,” two-time World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat said.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud refused to entertain an oral plea by the counsel representing the wrestlers that the ongoing investigation be monitored by a retired or a serving High Court judge.
“You came here with specific prayers for registration of FIR and security for the complainants. Now both of your prayers have been addressed.
“If you have any further grievances, you can very well approach the High Court or the jurisdictional magistrate,” the bench added.
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