Vinesh’s declare means that the withdrawal of safety might doubtlessly influence the wrestlers’ capability to soundly seem in court docket and ship their testimonies.
“Delhi Police has withdrawn the safety of the ladies wrestlers who’re going to testify towards Brij Bhushan within the court docket,” Vinesh posted on X.
Nonetheless, Delhi Police took observe of Vinesh’s cost and issued a clarification saying “there is no such thing as a order of withdrawal of safety. If there may be any delay within the safety particular person reaching, that’s being enquired.”
On her arrival from the Paris Olympics, Vinesh mentioned that her struggle towards the WFI would proceed and hoped that “fact will prevail”.
Vinesh was disqualified for being obese after reaching the 50kg ultimate on the Olympics. Her attraction towards the disqualification was rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court docket of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The case originated in January 2023 when Vinesh together with Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia started protesting at Jantar Mantar, accusing Brij Bhushan of sexual exploitation and intimidation. They demanded his resignation and referred to as for the dissolution of the WFI.
Their criticism to Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) president PT Usha prompted the formation of an inquiry committee, that includes outstanding figures like Mary Kom and Yogeshwar Dutt. Nonetheless, the WFI denied all allegations towards its president and coaches.
The Sports activities Ministry later intervened, suspending all WFI actions and sidelining assistant secretary Vinod Tomar.
The authorized battle intensified in Might 2024 when a Delhi court docket formally framed prices towards Brij Bhushan and Vinod Tomar. Each denied the accusations, resulting in a trial.
In a Might 10 order, the court docket discovered enough proof to proceed with prices of sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of 5 feminine wrestlers towards the previous WFI chief.
