Wrestlers' protest: Scuffle breaks out between grapplers and cops

A scuffle broke out between protesting wrestlers and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar in the wee hours of May 3. The brawl resulted in head injuries to a couple of protesters.

A scuffle allegedly broke out between the protesting wrestlers and some police personnel at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, leading to head injuries to some protesters. Credit: PTI Photo

Three people, including Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Somnath Bharti, were detained following the incident. Credit: PTI Photo

In a video being circulated on social media platforms, some protesters can be heard accusing a police personnel of attacking two wrestlers under the influence of alcohol. Credit: PTI Photo

Deputy Commissioner Police (New Delhi) Pranav Tayal said Bharti came to the protest site with folding beds without permission. On being asked about the beds, his supporters became aggressive and tried to get the beds from a truck. Subsequently, a minor altercation took place following which Bharti, along with two others, was detained, the officer added. Credit: PTI Photo

Police personnel and wrestlers engage in a scuffle at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat consoles Sakshi Malik after the scuffle at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Wrestlers get emotional after the scuffle with the police at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

An emotional Sangita Phogat is seen interacting with media after the scuffle between wrestlers and the police at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Injured wrestler being taken to an ambulance after a scuffle between wrestlers and the police at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo