New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) The father of a minor wrestler said on Thursday that he deliberately filed a false police complaint of sexual harassment against the WFI chief because he wanted to get back at the official for a perceived injustice against the girl.

The startling admission by the father substantially weakens the case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who has faced relentless protests for the past six months by top Indian wrestlers over allegations of sexual harassment of women competitors. The complaint by the minor wrestler has also led to investigation under POCSO Act.

“It’s better that truth comes out now instead of in the court,” the father told

Source: PTI News