After the Supreme Court today closed the proceedings on a plea that sought an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, protesting wrestlers today said their stir would continue at Jantar Mantar until the WFI chief was arrested.

Violence at wrestlers protest in Jantar Mantar; cops restrict entry to site

Violence erupted at the wrestlers’ protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with the wrestlers alleging that a group of drunk Delhi Police personnel targeted them late last evening when they wanted to bring in mattresses and folding cots to sleep at night.

Wrestlers’ protest: Vinesh Phogat slams Anurag Thakur, PT Usha visits Jantar Mantar

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who is one of the leaders of the wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, spoke out against Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.

Protesting wrestlers call for WFI chief’s arrest as Delhi Police file FIRs

The Indian wrestlers sitting in protest at Jantar Mantar today said they will continue doing so despite the Supreme Court directing the Delhi Police to file an FIR based on the sexual harassment complaints they have received.

Wrestlers’ protests: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan posts defiant video

Under fire Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh indicated he would fight fiercely against the sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him.

Hurt by PT Usha’s reaction, say protesting wrestlers; SC to hear petition today

The nation’s eyes are on the wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with the Supreme Court set to hear a petition against alleged sexual misconduct by wrestling body chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan today.

Opposition parties express support for protesting wrestlers; SC sets hearing date

The protest at Jantar Mantar by top Indian wrestlers against the wrestling federation chief’s alleged sexual misconduct continues, with opposition political parties expressing their support and the Supreme Court issuing notice to the Delhi Police and setting April 28 as the hearing date.

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