India wrestling chief holds political rally, silent on sexual misconduct probe

Supporters of the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who wrestlers accuse of sexually harassing female players, also a federal lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party, take pictures of Singh during a political rally in Colonelgunj, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, June 11, 2023. REUTERS/Saurabh Sharma

COLONELGUNJ, India (Reuters) - The chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, under police investigation for suspected sexual misconduct after accusations by female athletes, held a political rally on Sunday in his first public appearance since the probe was launched in April.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, also a federal lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party, is the subject of a criminal case filed by seven female wrestlers who accused him of groping young athletes at training camps and tournaments.