Sushil Kumar, Two-Time Olympian Arrested: Delhi Police Crime Branch To Probe Sagar Dhankar’s Murder Case

Wrestler Sushil Kumar, India's two-time Olympic medallist, was arrested on May 23 over alleged involvement in the murder of a fellow wrestler in Delhi. He had been evading arrest for nearly 20 days, Delhi police said. Sushil Kumar was arrested along with a co-accused, Ajay Kumar, from northwest Delhi's Mundka, police officials said. A Delhi Court on May 23 granted six days of police custody of two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar. Police were on the lookout for Sushil Kumar for his alleged involvement in the death of a 23-year-old wrestler at a stadium in Delhi. A non-bailable warrant was issued against 38-year-old Sushil Kumar and others in the case. According to the police, Sushil Kumar crossed the borders of as many as seven states and union territories during the last 18 days to evade arrest. The Delhi Police further informed that he was constantly changing his SIM card in an effort to avoid being arrested. The Delhi Police's Crime Branch will investigate the case. According to police, Sushil Kumar and his associates assaulted fellow wrestler Sagar Rana, 23, and his two friends on May 4 at the national capital's Chhatrasal Stadium. Watch the video to know more.

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