A protest by wrestlers in Delhi turned violent on Tuesday as clashes erupted between the protesters and the police. The protesters were demanding that the Delhi government set up a national-level wrestling academy in the city.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was part of the protest, has accused the police of being drunk and aggressive. In a tweet, Phogat said that the police used tear gas and lathi charge to disperse the protesters, who were peacefully protesting.
The Delhi government has called for a meeting to discuss the matter. In a statement, the government said that it was committed to promoting sports in the city and would consider the demands of the wrestlers.
The protest was organized by the Delhi Wrestling Association, which has been demanding the establishment of a national-level wrestling academy in the city for some time. The association claims that Delhi has a rich tradition in wrestling and that the establishment of such an academy would help in the development of the sport.
The protest turned violent when the police tried to disperse the crowd. The police claim that the protesters were blocking the road and causing inconvenience to the public. The police also claim that they did not use any excessive force and were only trying to maintain law and order.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing tensions between the police and the public in India. There have been several incidents in recent times where the police have been accused of using excessive force to quell protests.
In conclusion, a protest by wrestlers in Delhi turned violent on Tuesday as clashes erupted between the protesters and the police. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has accused the police of being drunk and aggressive, while the Delhi government has called for a meeting to discuss the matter. The protest was organized by the Delhi Wrestling Association, which has been demanding the establishment of a national-level wrestling academy in the city.
