Kanpur: National-level kabaddi player Dolly Singh allegedly assaulted for resisting molestation

In a shocking incident in Kanpur, Dolly Singh, a national level kabaddi player was reportedly assaulted in broad daylight by a group of goons. [caption id=“attachment_2310192” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Screengrab of Dolly Singh. IBNLive[/caption] The incident occured when the athlete allegedly resisted a molestation attempt, according to IBNLive. Singh claims that 10-12 men entered her house, armed with pistols and sticks and beat her up. She has severe injuries as a result, including a broken nose, adds the IBNLive report. Singh was quoted by ANI as saying, “When I had come back home a month back, some locals in the village had mistreated me. On 12 June some 10-12 boys with their faces covered came and started abusing me. They even hit me. I received severe injuries. They did so because I complained against them.” A probe has been ordered in to the incidents but no arrests have been made so far.

Kanpur (UP): Dolly Singh (National Kabaddi team player) allegedly man handled. pic.twitter.com/v6dTWh21GY

— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2015

On 12th June some 10-12 boys with their faces covered came and started abusing me. They even hit me: Dolly Singh pic.twitter.com/Q4WFn7i8G4

— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2015

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I received severe injuries. They did so because I complained against them: Dolly Singh (National Kabaddi team player) pic.twitter.com/D2oIpLHNNV

— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2015