Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik have announced their intention to return their medals after allegedly being harassed by the police during protests. The scuffle broke out after the wrestlers, who were protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh for sexual harassment allegations, were asked questions by the police about the folding beds they were bringing for sleeping. The police were accused of behaving badly and of abusing the women wrestlers. The Delhi Police has ramped up security measures with multiple barricades around the protest site with no one allowed in.
Wrestlers Accuse Delhi Police of Harassment
Wrestlers who were protesting against sexual harassment allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh were allegedly harassed by the police. The police reportedly scuffled with the wrestlers when they asked questions about the folding beds they were bringing for sleeping. The police were accused of behaving badly and of abusing the women wrestlers. Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik announced their intention to return their medals.
Delhi Police Increases Security Measures
Following the incident, the Delhi Police has ramped up security measures at Jantar Mantar, the protest site. Multiple barricades have been erected, and no one is allowed into the area. Deputy Commissioners of all districts in Delhi have been asked to be on alert in their districts as a large number of people can reach Jantar Mantar. In a video circulating on social media, some of the protesters were heard accusing police personnel of attacking two wrestlers under the influence of alcohol.
Wrestlers Accuse Police of Abusing Them
The police were accused of abusing the women wrestlers who were protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh for sexual harassment allegations. The scuffle broke out after the police asked questions about the folding beds the wrestlers were bringing for sleeping. The Delhi Police has ramped up security measures with multiple barricades around the protest site with no one allowed in.
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