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Sexual Harassment Allegations Have No Basis, Ex-WFI Chief Tells Delhi Court

By IANS News October 16, 2023 • 22:22 PM View: 619

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday told a Delhi court that the allegations of sexual harassment against him accused have no basis.

The BJP MP's counsel also contended that checking the pulse rate without sexual intent is not an offense.

Six women wrestlers have levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Singh.

TAGS New Delhi Former Wrestling Federation Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh The BJP MP Singh Jaspal Rouse Avenue Court Youth Affairs Home Affairs Delhi Police

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