New Delhi, June 16: The Delhi Police are expected to withdraw the cases filed against wrestlers who were accused of causing disturbances near Jantar Mantar on May 28, the same day when the new Parliament building, located less than 2 km away, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Reliable sources have revealed that the police will submit a report within two days, recommending the cancellation of all cases registered against the wrestlers.
The wrestlers were charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant), Section 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), Section 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from the discharge of their duty), Section 332 (Voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from their duty), Section 352 (Assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation), Section 147 (Rioting), and Section 149 (Every member of an unlawful assembly guilty of an offense committed in prosecution of the common object). Additionally, they were charged under Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
In total, 700 individuals were detained across Delhi, including 109 at Jantar Mantar.
This decision by the Delhi Police to withdraw the cases against the wrestlers signifies a potential resolution and relief for those involved. The report recommending the cancellation of the charges is expected to bring a favorable outcome for the wrestlers entangled in the legal proceedings, granting them a chance to move forward from the incident.
