NEW DELHI : Indian police have questioned more than 155 people in a widening investigation of sexual harassment accusations against the chief of the national wrestling body, a police source with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.The government has set a June 15 deadline to wrap up the investigation
NEW DELHI : Indian police have questioned more than 155 people in a widening investigation of sexual harassment accusations against the chief of the national wrestling body, a police source with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.
"We are recording statements and gathering evidence from everyone directly and indirectly attached with the Wrestling Federation of India ," said a New Delhi police official who is overseeing the investigation. Police complaints reviewed by Reuters showed seven female athletes, including a minor, detailed harassment by Singh.
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