Delhi Police to file FIR, wrestlers to remain at Jantar Mantar

Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi, Pranav Tayal said that in the matter of complaints received from female wrestlers, two FIRs have been registered in Connaught Place police station.

"The first one pertains to allegations levelled by a minor victim which is registered under the POCSO Act along with relevant IPC sections concerning outraging of modesty etc.

"The second FIR is registered for carrying out comprehensive investigations into the complaints tendered by other, adult complainants under relevant sections pertaining to outraging of modesty etc," he said.

Investigation into both the FIRs is being taken up in right earnest, the DCP added.

This development comes after Delhi Police earlier on Friday had informed the Supreme Court that they will register an FIR. IANS

KEY UPDATES FROM THE DAY -

It has been an important day in the wrestlers’ fight against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Here are the updates in short:

1. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has ordered the Delhi Police to file an FIR on the basis of the complaints lodged by the wrestlers. Delhi Police finally registered two FIRs allegedly against Wrestling Federation of India coaches and its President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday night.

2. The Supreme Court has directed the police to ensure the safety of the minor complainant in the case.

3. The Court will convene on May 4 to take stock of the updates in the investigation.

4. The wrestlers have said that they will stay put at Jantar Mantar as the FIR was not the end goal, justice is.

5. Wrestlers have called for the arrest of Singh and his removal from all positions of power.