DCW Demands Immediate FIR On Sexual Harassment Allegations By Wrestler Vinesh Phogat

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DCW Demands Immediate FIR On Sexual Harassment Allegations By Wrestler Vinesh Phogat

In a shocking revelation by India’s most famous women wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, it has come to light that many female wrestlers have been sexually harassed by the coaches at the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). In fact, Vinesh Phogat has also accused the President of WFI of this heinous crime. The Delhi women panel chief, Swati Maliwal has taken note of these serious allegations and has issued notices to the Delhi police and the sports ministry in this regard. 

On January 18, Wednesday, wrestler Vinesh Phogat accused the coaches and the President of WFI who also happens to be a BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. The wrestler protested against this at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, and it was also attended by Delhi’s Women Panel chief Swati Maliwal. The Delhi Commission for women in its letter has asked for more information on these allegations from the Delhi police. They have taken into account all the media reports on the news, and all the claims made by Vinesh Phogat. In their letter, they have also asked for an immediate FIR on this matter. The Delhi women’s commission has asked for copies of all the complaints by the wrestlers made against the coaches and also sought the details of the internal committee made to look after these incidents. They have called it a “Serious matter” and have asked for clarifications on whether these complaints have been forwarded to the Local Complaint Committee or not. 

Also Read: Vinesh Phogat Alleges WFI Chief, National Coaches Sexually Harassed Female Wrestlers For Years

Swati Maliwal took to her Twitter account to condemn the fact that a popular wrestler in India has to protest against sexual allegations on chilly winter nights in Delhi. She extended her support to Vinesh Phogat in this fight and assured her justice in the case.

This is really shameful and shocking. Women, who are representing India on a global level have to go through such trauma in their own country.

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