Freestyle wrestler and two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, 38, has been in a New Delhi jail since May 23, 2021. He has been charged with murdering fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankar (sometimes refered to as Sagar Dhankad or Sagar Rama), 23, on May 4 on the grounds of the famous Chhatrasal Stadium.
Kumar, who was once one of India’s most celebrated solo athletes, is trying to get out on bail while he awaits trial over the killing. However, Delhi Police are trying to make sure that doesn’t happen.
According to Times of India police wrote in a status report that Kumar is a “kingpin” and that if he was released witnesses would be at risk of intimidation.