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Narsingh Yadav's father protests, demands 'high-level' probe

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Press Trust of India Varanasi
The father of wrestler Narsingh Yadav andseveral of his supporters today staged a protest in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary office here at Ravindrapuridemanding a high-level inquiry into the doping scandal.

Pancham Yadav, father of the 26-year-old wrestler who tested positive in two dope tests following which his hopes of participating in Rio Olympics faded away, claimed that his son was "innocent" and had fallen a victim to a conspiracy hatched by the rivals to oust him from the games.

People from their native village, Neema, and its adjoining villages had gathered in front of the office demanding a high-level inquiry.
 

Local politicans also joined the protesters.

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First Published: Jul 30 2016 | 6:42 PM IST

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