New Delhi: In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has revoked the bail granted to former Indian wrestler and two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar in connection with the murder of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankhar. The apex court has directed Sushil Kumar to surrender within one week.
Sushil Kumar had previously been granted bail by the Delhi High Court, but the Supreme Court’s decision has now overturned that order amid concerns raised by the victim’s family. Sagar Dhankhar, a promising young wrestler, died in May 2021 after a violent assault at Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium, allegedly carried out by Sushil Kumar.
Sagar’s father has expressed that both witnesses and family members have faced significant pressure to settle the matter out of court, highlighting the challenges in pursuing justice in the case.
The Supreme Court’s order marks a critical step forward in the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings related to this high-profile case.
