Olympian Sushil Kumar arrested by Delhi Police in Sagar Dhankar's murder case
The Olympic medalist was absconding for over a fortnight, and police were on a run to nab him.
NEW DELHI:
Delhi Police on Sunday arrested wrestler Sushil Kumar in connection with the murder of former international wrestler Sagar Dhankar from Mundka in North-West Delhi.
The Olympic medalist was absconding for over a fortnight, and police were on a run to nab him.
A non-bailable warrant was issued against the 38-year old wrestler in a case relating to the alleged killing of a 23-year old wrestler Dhankar at Chhatrasal stadium.
It was reported that the two wrestlers had an ongoing dispute over the rent of a flat which turned into a fatal brawl later on.
On May 4, Dhankar was beaten to death by Kumar and his associates according to the police.
However, Kumar had denied his involvement in the crime and had after the murder disappeared. Multiple teams of Delhi Police were on the lookout for him over the period of time
Police are also probing the involvement of gangsters Kala Jathedi Larence Bishnoi gang and Neeraj Bawania behind the fight as Kumar had links with them.
(Edited by Shankar Kumar Turha)
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