New Delhi:

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, wrestling federation of India chief accused of alleged sexual harassment by several athletes has been summoned to Delhi’s Rose Avenue court on July 18.

The court said there was sufficient evidence to proceed against the accused.

Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against Brij Bhushan, a six-time MP, on June 15 with charges of sexual harassment, criminal intimidation and stalking. The chargesheet came after complaints by several female wrestlers and the delay triggering an international furore.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, and even issued a defiant statement refuting all charges.