CNN —Delhi police on Thursday formally pressed charges against Indian wrestling chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, following weeks of protests by female athletes over claims of sexual harassment.
Singh has been accused of assault, stalking, and sexual harassment, senior Delhi police official Suman Nalwa told CNN.
Singh, who denies all allegations of sexual harassment, has not been arrested.
CNN has reached out to Singh and some wrestlers who have participated in the protests for comment.
The allegations against Singh came to light in January, when several leading wrestlers demanded an inquiry into claims of sexual harassment by younger athletes against him.
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