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FOUND: World is watching indian police drag away protesting wrestlers | Mind Blowing Facts

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, in blue, is detained by police during a protest near the Indian Parliament in New Delhi on May 28, 2023 [Altaf Qadri/AP]

Several top Indian wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, have been charged with rioting and disorder by police in New Delhi after their arrests during a march to the new parliament building following its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The wrestlers and their supporters were arrested on Sunday after scuffles broke out in front of parliament as they intensified their protests demanding the arrest of their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations.

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