'Would have hanged myself if guilty': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction after acquittal

'Would have hanged myself if guilty': Brij Bhushan after acquittal in wrestlers' sexual harassment case

Edited by: Kanchan Yadav / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 03, 2026, 11:55 IST

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NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said he "had complete faith that justice would be done" and "never felt guilty" after a Delhi court acquitted him in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.

From the very first day, I had said that if even a single allegation against me was proved, I would be ready to face the harshest punishment."

Kanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. Her reporting also focuses on policy, governance and economic developments, with a close lens on how decisions in corridors of power affect everyday lives and community well-being.