'Would have hanged myself if guilty': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction after acquittal
Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been acquitted by a Delhi court in a high-profile sexual harassment case. Singh, who maintained his innocence throughout the three-year legal battle, described the verdict as a moment of happiness and vindication.
Why it matters
The case was a major flashpoint in Indian sports politics, involving allegations from prominent female wrestlers and sparking nationwide protests.
NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said he "had complete faith that justice would be done" and "never felt guilty" after a Delhi court acquitted him in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.Reiterating that the case was a "conspiracy", the ex-BJP MP said he had maintained from the very beginning that he would "hang myself" if even one of the allegations against him was proved.His remarks came after Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the case.Reacting to the verdict, Brij Bhushan said, "I said this was a conspiracy, and if any of the allegations against me are found to be true, I will hang myself. To this day, I've stood by that statement. Today, after almost three years, the court has honorably acquitted me and Vinod...
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