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Delhi court grants 4-day interim bail to Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar

In October last year, the court had framed charges against Sushil Kumar and 17 others, setting the stage for their trial

Delhi court grants wrestler Sushil Kumar interim bail in murder case

Sushil Kumar's counsel Pradeep Rana told IANS that his client has got interim bail to look after his ailing wife

Chhatrasal murder case: Court frames charges against wrestler Sushil Kumar

A Delhi court Wednesday framed charges against Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar and 17 others in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case, setting the stage for their trial. Additional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand framed charges against Kumar and other accused under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy. A detailed order is awaited. Kumar along with others is accused of allegedly assaulting former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar and his friends in the parking lot of the city's Chhatrasal stadium on May 4, 2021 over an alleged property dispute. Dhankar later succumbed to injuries and, according to the post-mortem report, he died due to cerebral damage resulting from blunt object impact. The Delhi Police had arrested the wrestler on May 23. The sportsman has been lodged in judicial custody since June 2, 2021.

Sushil Kumar to give wrestling classes to fellow inmates in Tihar

The Tihar Jail administration said they had earlier planned to involve Kumar in sports activities, but the plan had to be halted in view of the third wave of COVID-19 in Delhi

Sushil Kumar Modi refutes charge of political vendetta against Lalu Prasad

Former Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi rubbished charges of political vendetta levelled against his party by supporters of RJD president Lalu Prasad.

Chopra's golden rise in Olympics and fall of Sushil Kumar, 2021 had it all

The manner in which Chopra bossed the field with his 87.58m throw fulfilled the aspirations of a nation that had not seen a track and field Olympic champion in its 74-year old sporting history

Court denies bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar in murder case

A Delhi court on Tuesday denied bail to Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case. Additional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand refused to grant relief to Kumar after hearing the arguments of both the prosecution and defense at length. Kumar had sought relief from the court asserting that police built a false case against him and presented a "guilty image" of him. The 38-year-old wrestler was arrested on May 23 and is lodged in jail since June 2, 2021. Kumar, along with others, allegedly assaulted former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar and his friends at the stadium in May over an alleged property dispute. Dhankar succumbed to the injuries later. According to the post-mortem report, he died due to the cerebral damage resulting from blunt object impact.

Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar seeks bail in Chhatrasal Stadium murder case

Sushil Kumar on Monday moved a Delhi court seeking bail in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case, saying that the police built a false case and presented a 'guilty image' of him

BJP, prime minister committed to OBC's welfare: Sushil Kumar Modi

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday asserted that most of the steps for welfare of Other Backward Classes have taken place whenever his party was in power in Bihar or at the Centre.

Court takes cognizance of charge sheet filed against Sushil in murder case

A Delhi court on Friday took cognizance of the charge sheet filed against Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar and 12 others in Sagar Dhankar murder case

Sushil Kumar wanted to re-establish supremacy: Delhi Police charge sheet

Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar wanted to re-establish his supremacy among younger wrestlers, the Delhi Police has said in its charge sheet filed in the murder case

Police files charge sheet against Olympian Sushil Kumar in murder case

Delhi Police filed a charge sheet against Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar and 19 others in connection with alleged murder of former junior national wrestling champion at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's close aide arrested in Chhatrasal case

Police said so far, 13 people have been arrested in the case

Prison authorities allow Sushil Kumar to watch TV ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Delhi Prison authorities allowed two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, lodged in Tihar jail in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl, to watch television in the common area of his ward

Sagar Dhankar murder: Delhi Police chargesheet likely in first week of Aug

Delhi Police is likely to submit its first chargesheet in the Sagar Dhankar murder case in the first week of August, Crime Branch sources said on Wednesday

Delhi Police launches inquiry after cops click photos with Sushil Kumar

The Delhi Police has initiated an inquiry after its personnel were seen clicking photos with two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar

Delhi court extends judicial custody of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar

The custody has been extended till June 25