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Sushil Kumar, along with other accused individuals, faced trial for the murder of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar. The incident occurred on May 4, 2021, when Dhankar was allegedly assaulted at the Chhatrasal Stadium. Dhankar later succumbed to his injuries, making his death the primary focus of the investigation.
The Delhi High Court, on Tuesday, granted bail to Olympic medalist wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Sagar Dhankar murder case after he spent more than three and a half years in custody. The bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula approved the bail on a bond of ₹50,000, along with two sureties of the same amount.
Advocates R.S. Malik and Sumeet Shokeen, representing Kumar, argued that their client had remained in custody for over three and a half years. It was also highlighted that only 30 out of 186 prosecution witnesses had been examined in the last three years, indicating a slow pace of trial proceedings.
In July 2023, Kumar was granted interim bail of seven days, citing medical grounds. Kumar had been in judicial custody since June 2, 2021, for the alleged killing at Chhatrasal Stadium in May 2021.
Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sushil Kumar of Rohini District Court allowed the bail after noting that Kumar had a torn ligament near his right knee and required surgery. The court permitted his release from July 23 to July 30 on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh and two sureties of the same amount.
Considering security concerns, the court-mandated round-the-clock surveillance by two security personnel at Kumar’s expense. It also prohibited him from threatening witnesses or tampering with evidence. Violating these conditions could result in bail cancellation.
Case Title: Sushil Kumar Vs State (Bail Appln.-2654/2024)[Inputs: Times of India]
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