Vinesh Phogat to challenge Brij Bhushan Singh’s acquittal in court
Congress MLA and wrestler Vinesh Phogat has said that she and other women wrestlers will challenge the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to file an appeal, saying their legal battle is far from over.
Vinesh Phogat and other women wrestlers plan to challenge the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in court. According to The Hindu, Phogat stated that their legal battle is far from over and their lawyers have been instructed to file an appeal.
Brij Bhushan was acquitted in a sexual harassment case filed by the women wrestlers, including Phogat. The Hindu reported that Phogat and other women wrestlers will challenge the acquittal.
The Wrestling Federation of India's current president, Sanjay Singh, responded to the acquittal, saying the allegations against Brij Bhushan, including those by Phogat, were baseless and caused significant damage to the sport, as per Hindustan Times.
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