New Delhi, July 7 – A Delhi court has summoned Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, BJP MP and outgoing chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), in a case involving alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers. The court, after examining the chargesheet and finding sufficient evidence against the accused, directed Brij Bhushan to appear before it on July 18. The court has also summoned Vinod Tomar, the suspended assistant secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India.
The chargesheet, filed by the city police on June 15, includes sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Brij Bhushan. Tomar has been charged with offences under sections 109 (abetment of any offence, if the act abetted is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment), 354, 354A, and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC.
The court’s decision to issue summons highlights the seriousness of the case and marks the next step in the legal proceedings. The hearing scheduled for July 18 will provide an opportunity for the accused to present their defense and for the court to further evaluate the evidence and determine the course of action.
Please note that the information provided is based on the available news report, and any updates or developments in the case may lead to changes in the proceedings.
