'I Am Happy, Will Cooperate With Delhi Police': WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Reacts To FIR Against Him

Wrestlers Protest: Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia said the wrestlers’ protest will continue till Singh is sent to jail.

President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Brijbhushan Sharan Singh

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Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), told the news agency PTI on Friday that he would cooperate with the Delhi Police's investigation. This statement comes after the Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, informed the Supreme Court that an FIR would be filed against the BJP MP for sexual harassment.

“The matter is before the Supreme Court. I welcome whatever the Court decided today. I trust the Supreme Court decision and Police investigation process. I will cooperate wherever my cooperation would be needed in the investigation", said Brijbhushan Sharan Singh.

“FIR must have been registered by now. I will follow (the law), I have been doing it. The matter is before the Supreme Court...I have not escaped. I am at my residence" the BJP MP added. 

VIDEO | "I am happy and I will cooperate with Delhi Police in the investigation. No one is bigger than judiciary in the country," says WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh. pic.twitter.com/VEa7N4vcbX

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Meanwhile, Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia, protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges, said the wrestlers’ protest will continue till Singh is sent to jail, news agency ANI reported.

The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that they will register an FIR against the WFI chief over the sexual harassment charges. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta apprised the top court that the Delhi Police will register FIR by today evening.

Reacting to the assurance of the Delhi Police, wrestler Sakshi Malik, as quoted by news agency PTI, said, “I want to thank the Supreme Court for directing the police to file a case as this marks our first step towards victory. However, our protest will continue.”

The protesting wrestlers further said that they don't trust the Delhi Police, as it might file a loose FIR, PTI reported. "It (Police) might file a loose FIR. We we will see, observe then take a decision (on calling off protest). He should be behind the bars and removed from all the posts he holds, otherwise he will try to influence the investigation," Vinesh Phogat said.

Notably, the Supreme Court on Friday was hearing a plea by seven women wrestlers seeking registration of an FIR against Singh. Earlier this week, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Delhi Police and others while saying the matter was "serious" and requires its consideration.