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Sakshi Malik withdraws from wrestlers' protest days after meeting with Amit Shah

1 min read 05 Jun 2023, 02:22 PM IST Anwesha Mitra

Wrestler Sakhi Malik has withdrawn from the ongoing protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh.

Olympic medalist wrestlers Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi Malik and others, who have accused the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and are demanding his arrest, reach Haridwar to immerse their all medals including Olympic medals in the Ganga river as a mark of protest, on Tuesday. (ANI) — Olympic medalist wrestlers Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi Malik and others, who have accused the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and are demanding his arrest, reach Haridwar to immerse their all medals including Olympic medals in the Ganga river as a mark of protest, on Tuesday. **(ANI)**

Ace wrestler Sakhi Malik withdrew from an ongoing protest on Monday to return to her post with northern Railways. The development came mere days after the athletes protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh met with Home Minister Amit Shah.

The country's top wrestlers have been protesting for more than a month in the national capital, demanding an overhaul of the Wrestling Federation of India. They have also levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Singh. FIRs have been registered in the case and officials said that the Delhi Police is expected to soon file a chargesheet in the matter.

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Updated: 05 Jun 2023, 02:30 PM IST