Even as they faced widespread criticism for detaining and filing first information reports (FIRs) accusing protesting wrestlers of rioting, the Delhi Police today said the protesters will not be allowed to return to Jantar Mantar.

Protesting wrestlers detained after clash with Delhi Police; cops dismantle protest site

The wrestlers’ protest devolved into chaos as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia and other protesters were detained after a scuffle with the Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar when they began their march to the new Parliament House building for the ‘Mahila Samman Mahapanchayat’.

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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