New Delhi: The Union Government on Friday night announced that an oversight committee will setup to examine the wrestlers allegations against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Wrestlers called-off their agitation.

The Government also kept Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh away from the WFI until the panel probe submitting its report in four weeks. After almost seven hours of meeting on Friday, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur along with the wrestlers announced that the committee to be formed on Saturday will look into the day-to-day matters of the WFI.

Speaking to the media persons Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that we had a discussion with the wrestlers and has decided to form an independent committee that will be completely neutral. He also said that the Ministry will look into all allegations including financial misappropriation and sexual harassment against Singh.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia, who spoke on behalf of the protesters, said they were satisfied with the outcome of the meeting adding they have full faith in the probe committee. Since our wrestlers were a little worried about threats from WFI, the Ministry has assured us full support and adding that the protest will be withdrawn, he added. Among those who were part of the meeting that began around 6 pm were Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik, World Championships medallists Vinesh Phogat and Anshu Malik.