Sexual harassment complaints: Delhi police reach Brij Bhushan Singh's residence; recorded statements of 12 persons

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Tuesday arrived at the residence of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. Sources said that the police recorded statements of 12 persons in connection with the sexual harassment allegations raised against Brij Bhushan Singh.

The police recorded statements of Brij Bhushan Singh's followers. It is reported that the police collected the details and identity cards of these followers. There is no clarity on whether Brij Bhushan was questioned at the residence. So far, the special investigation team has recorded statements of 137 persons in connection with the case.

The Delhi police had registered two FIRs against Brij Bhushann on April 28. One of the sexual harassment complaints was lodged by the father of a minor wrestler. Meanwhile, Brij Bhushan had denied the allegations against him.