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Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing charges of sexual harassment, “liable to be prosecuted and punished for offences" for stalking, and molestation as per Delhi Police’s chargesheet which is based on their investigation so far.
The Delhi Police submitted the chargesheet of over 1,000 pages before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM). Bhushan has been charged under Section 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), Section 354A (making sexually-coloured remarks), and 354D (Stalking) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). If convicted, he may face a potential prison sentence of up to five years.
As per a report by The Indian Express, Delhi Police has put in a request to the court to summon the WFI President and the witnesses. The chargesheet will have a total of 108 witnesses. Out of a long list of witnesses, 15 people including wrestlers, coaches, and referees have corroborated the allegations levelled by the wrestlers.
Here is a full list of allegations as per The Indian Express’ report
Allegations 1: “I was out for dinner in the hotel restaurant, the accused (Singh) called me to his dinner table… placed his hand on my breast, groped me and then slid his hand down to my stomach… repeatedly for 3-4 times … In the WFI office … he started touching me inappropriately on my palm, knee, thighs, and shoulders without my consent… he put his hand on my breast and slid it down my stomach on the pretext of checking my breathing".
Allegation 2: “I was lying down on the mat, and the accused to my shock and surprise… without seeking my permission pulled up my T-shirt, placed his hand on my breast, and slid it down my stomach on the pretext of checking my breathing…. At the federation office… I was called into the room of the accused … my brother was asked to stay back…The accused (Singh)… closed the door… pulled me towards himself and tried making forceful physical contact".
Allegation 3: “He made me talk to my parents on the phone… the accused (Singh) called me towards his bed… he tried to hug me forcefully without my permission… He tried to bribe me by offering to buy me supplements which I may require as an athlete in exchange for sexual favours".
Allegation 4: “I was standing in the last row (for team photograph)… the accused (Singh) came and stood alongside me. I suddenly felt a hand on my buttock. When I tried moving away, I was forcibly held by my shoulder."
Allegation 5: “On the pretext of getting a picture clicked with me, he pulled me towards him by my shoulder… to protect myself, I tried moving away from the accused…" He said “zyada smart bann rahi hai kya…aage koi competition nahi khelne kya tune?" (Acting too smart? I will not let you participate in future competitions?)"
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