SC Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police, seeking FIR against the BJP MP. Brij Bhushan was asked to step down as chairman of Wrestling Federation of India after January protests.
On Monday, protesting wrestlers moved a plea in the apex court for an FIR against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, after they complained the police was taking their own time.
The aggrieved wrestlers had alleged that Tomar took bribes from athletes and was involved in financial corruption, helping him to build property worth crores.
The WFI sent its reply to the sports ministry Friday, saying "there is no scope for arbitrariness & mismanagement " in the body after being asked to respond to the allegations within 72 hours.
Indian Olympic Association has formed a committee to probe Vinesh Phogat's allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The wrestlers decided to end their protest after a breakthrough was achieved during a marathon second round of talks with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.
The agitating wrestlers have reached out to the Indian Olympic Association, demanding formation of an enquiry committee to probe allegations of sexual harassment against Bhushan.
In a tweet, the IOA chief said that the wrestlers’ protest against WFI has been discussed with the body and a special committee has been formed to deal with such matters in future.
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