"Have Faith In Law": Union Minister Anurag Thakur Urges Wrestlers To End Protest
NDTV
Several ace wrestlers have been protesting at the Jantar Mantar accusing the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and demanding his arrest.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday asked the protesting wrestlers to end their protest and show faith in law and order, stating that the Supreme Court has given its judgement and the Delhi Police is also recording statements in the matter.
Several ace wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshee Mallik have been protesting at the Jantar Mantar accusing the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and demanding his arrest.
"The committee was formed, and their concerns were also heard. An ad-hoc committee has been formed to start the day-to-day working of the Wrestling Federation by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Trials have also started for athletes," the Union Sports Minister told the reporters in Hamirpur.
He added, "Supreme Court has given its judgement. Delhi Police has also registered an FIR and is recording statements. The magistrate is also registering statements. They must have faith in our law and order and end their protest."
