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Olympian Sushil Kumar to face murder trial for wrestler's death: Report

Besides Sushil Kumar, 17 others have been slapped with murder, attempt to murder, rioting, unlawful assembly and other sections, including criminal conspiracy.

Sushil Kumar and his associates allegedly assaulted Sagar Dhankar and two of his friends. (Getty archive)
Published on Oct 12, 2022 05:33 PM IST
By | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi

Wrestler death: Plea seeks trial transfer from Rohini court

The wrestler, Sagar Dhankar, was killed at the Chhatrasal stadium on May 4 last year, following which police arrested Sushil Kumar on May 23.

India's Olympic wrestling medallist Sushil Kumar sits inside a vehicle after he was arrested by police over alleged involvement in the murder of a fellow wrestler. ( AFP)
Published on Feb 16, 2022 02:42 AM IST
By, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Court denies bail to Olympian Sushil Kumar in Chhatrasal stadium murder case

Dismissing the bail plea, ASJ Shivaji Anand said Kumar was clearly visible in the video footage beating the victims. “He is clearly visible and seemed to be causing severe injuries,” the judge said

Sushil Kumar, a Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award winner, was arrested on May 23, 2021. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 06, 2021 02:25 AM IST
By, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

'Sushil planned and executed murder...’: Charge sheet filed

Sushil Kumar, who won medals at the Beijing and London Olympics, is facing charges of murdering 23-year-old wrestler Sagar Dhankad inside Chhatrasal stadium

The 1,495-page document, which named Sushil Kumar as the main accused and 12 others as accomplices(File photo)
Updated on Aug 03, 2021 05:05 AM IST
By, New Delhi

News updates from HT: Centre rushes team to Maha over Zika virus situation

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Centre rushes team to Maharashtra over Zika virus situation (Representative image)
Published on Aug 02, 2021 04:50 PM IST
By, New Delhi, Hindustan Times

Police assess threat to Sushil’s life before moving him to Tihar

It has been alleged that the victim of the attack, Sagar Dhankad, had links with the gang run by Sandeep Kala, alias Jathedi.

Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar (back) in the custody of Delhi Police in New Delhi. (Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jun 04, 2021 11:36 PM IST
By, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Nine-day judicial custody for Sushil

Metropolitan magistrate Rashmi Gupta sent him to nine days in judicial custody, saying that Kumar and his co-accused Ajay Kumar Sehrawat have already been interrogated by the police for 10 days.

Olympics medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar on his way for his appearance in the Rohini court, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Jun 03, 2021 04:36 AM IST
ByRicha Banka, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Delhi court sends olympian Sushil Kumar to judicial custody

The two-time Olympic medalist was produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Rashmi Gupta at the end of his four-day police custody and was ordered to be sent to judicial custody for nine days.

Olympics medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar is currently facing charges of murder, culpable homicide and kidnapping.(PTI)
Published on Jun 02, 2021 11:22 PM IST
By, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Sushil Kumar’s gun licence to be cancelled permanently

The licencing department of the Delhi Police has initiated the process for cancellation of both the men’s arms licences

Olympics medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar after his appearance in the Rohini court, in New Delhi, on May 29, 2021. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 02, 2021 02:49 AM IST
ByKarn Pratap Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Wrestler murder: Cops take Sushil to Haridwar

Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay were earlier taken to Bathinda and Chandigarh to ascertain the sequence of events that unfolded after they fled the city following the wrestler’s death.

Sushil Kumar was taken to Haridwar to ascertain the sequence of events following the incident (ANI File Photo)
Updated on Jun 01, 2021 06:36 AM IST
PTI | , Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Sushil Kumar sent to 4-day police custody

No one is above law, it treats everyone equally. Allegations against both the accused are very grave. Mayank Goel, Metropolitan Magistrate said.

Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar (back) . (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on May 30, 2021 05:41 AM IST
ByRicha Banka, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Clip appears to show Sushil Kumar attacking wrestler

In the video, which could not be independently verified by HT, Kumar’s associates can be seen armed with pistols, sticks and rods.

A clip from the video.(Hindustan Times)
Published on May 28, 2021 02:47 AM IST
ByAnvit Srivastava, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Wrestler Sushil Kumar spent a quiet birthday in police lockup

A plea has been filed before the Delhi high court seeking directions to restrain the media trial of Sushil Kumar. News agency ANI reported the high court is likely to hear the plea on Thursday.

Police said Sushil Kumar is changing his statement and is coming up with new stories. (AFP)
Updated on May 27, 2021 10:11 AM IST
By | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh

The year our sporting idols turned to clay

The arrest of Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar feels like the final push in a long slide.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar at Saket police station after his arrest on Sunday.(ANI Photo)
Published on May 26, 2021 02:29 PM IST
BySharda Ugra, New Delhi

Sushil Kumar suspended by Northern Railway after arrest in murder case

Sushil Kumar, on the run for nearly three weeks, was arrested on May 23 for his alleged involvement in the death of a 23-year-old wrestler at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar were arrested on Sunday by Delhi Police. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Published on May 25, 2021 02:33 PM IST
By | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

Sushil Kumar had brawl filmed to ensure his influence continues: Report

During the hearing, the police informed the court that wrestler Sushil Kumar crossed the borders of as many as seven states and union territories during the past 18 days to evade his arrest.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar at Saket police station after his arrest on Sunday.(ANI Photo)
Published on May 24, 2021 08:04 AM IST
By | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Non-bailable warrants issued against Sushil Kumar, six others

A Delhi Court on Saturday issued non-bailable warrants against two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and six others in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl that led to the death of a wrestler.

Sushil Kumar, wrestler (HT File)
Published on May 15, 2021 09:23 PM IST
PTI |

Wrestler Sushil Kumar might be exempted from giving trials for 2018 Asian Games

Wrestler Sushil Kumar skipped the Asian Championships in March but won gold at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. He is expected to take part in the 2018 Asian Games.

Sushil Kumar won a gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and is expected to take part in the Asian Games in Indonesia.+(Twitter)
Updated on May 24, 2018 08:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent
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