Will file FIR in wrestlers sexual harassment case, Delhi Police informs SC

The Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court that it will register an FIR on the basis of sexual harassment allegations raised by women wrestlers, including a minor girl, against BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court on April 28 that it will register a First Information Report (FIR) on the basis of sexual harassment allegations raised by women wrestlers, including a minor girl, against BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

“We have decided to register an FIR. It will be registered today,” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the police, informed a Bench of Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and P.S. Narasimha.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the wrestlers, however said they were still worried for their lives.

“We are worried on two counts. About our security and safety. We want a Special Task Force (STF). He has 40 cases against him, including that of Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code,” Mr. Sibal submitted.

Mr. Sibal placed on record an affidavit in a sealed cover on behalf of the alleged minor victim, highlighting the “apparent danger to her safety”. The affidavit was shared with the Solicitor General.

The court directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to undertake a threat assessment exercise and provide adequate security to the minor.

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