Sushil Kumar despatched to 14-day judicial custody in wrestler homicide case

Murder accused wrestler Sushil Kumar, who was absconding for nearly 3 weeks earlier than his arrest in May, has been despatched to 14-days of judicial custody by a Delhi court docket. Delhi court docket sends Sushil Kumar to 14-day judicial custody. (AFP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSSushil Kumar and affiliate Ajay despatched to 14-day judicial custodySushil Kumar is the principle accused within the Sagar Rana homicide caseSushil has admitted to being on the spot on the evening of Sagar’s homicide on May 4Rohini court docket on Wednesday despatched wrestler Sushil Kumar and his affiliate Ajay to 14-days of judicial custody after being produced earlier than the choose by Delhi Police in reference to the Sagar Rana homicide case. Earlier, Delhi Police had moved a plea within the court docket in search of an extension of 3-day custody of accused Sushil. Court additional mentioned that there was no floor for additional police custody as Sushil had been in 10 days custody earlier.Earlier on Monday, the crime department had taken Sushil to Haridwar to research his hideouts and the individuals who helped him whereas he was absconding. So far, the Delhi Police investigation has revealed that 13 individuals have been concerned within the alleged homicide of Sagar Rana, out of which 9 have been arrested and the opposite 4 absconding, have been recognized.Sushil was utilizing the Telegram app and web dongle to make use of his SIM-less cellphone to contact his associates whereas on the run from the police, Crime Branch has revealed.Sushil and his affiliate Ajay Kumar had been on the run since being named within the homicide case of fellow wrestler Sagar Rana earlier this month. Sushil Kumar is India’s most-decorated wrestler with 2 Olympic medals, 3 Commonwealth Games gold medals, 1 world championship gold, 1 bronze within the Asian Games and 4 Asian Championship medals.More hassle for Sushil KumarThere’s extra hassle brewing for Sushil Kumar because the 2-time Olympic medalist is more likely to be charged with destroying proof by the Delhi Police. Police declare that Sushil tried to destroy proof, together with cell phones and video footages.Earlier on Friday, Delhi Police’s Crime Branch made its ninth arrest within the Sagar Rana homicide case and the newest accused has claimed that he was a type of who beat up the wrestlers on the Chhatrasal Stadium’s parking space on the evening of May 4. (INPUTS FROM ANEESHA MATHUR)Also Read | Wrestler homicide case: Sushil Kumar used Telegram app, web dongle whereas he was absconding – Crime BranchClick on right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.