India's Wrestling Chief Charged with Sexual Harassment by Police

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India's Wrestling Chief Charged with Sexual Harassment by Police
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Indian wrestling chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been charged with assault, stalking, and sexual harassment by Delhi police following weeks of protests by female athletes. Singh, who denies all allegations, has not been arrested. The charges come months after some of India’s top female wrestlers accused Singh of sexual harassment, staging weeks of protests and demanding his arrest. The wrestlers’ protest has become a flashpoint of criticism against the ruling establishment, with rights activists and opposition politicians accusing the authorities of blocking the course of justice.

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