The Delhi Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information on the wrestler's whereabouts. A Rs 50,000 reward had also been announced for the case co-accused, Ajay. A non-bailable arrest warrant was out against the duo.
The Delhi Police has arrested Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar from the Mundka locality of Delhi in connection with the killing of 23-year-old wrestler Sagar Rana at Chhatrasal Stadium.
Neeraj Thakur, Special CP-Special Cell, informed that a team of Special Cell SR led by Inspector Shivkumar, Inspector Karambir and supervised by ACP Attar Singh had arrested Sushil Kumar and co-accused Ajay.
The Delhi Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information on the wrestler's whereabouts. A Rs 50,000 reward had also been announced for the case co-accused, Ajay. A non-bailable arrest warrant was out against the duo.
: Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar in police custody. , pic.twitter.com/lhKCwNv0lW
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Sushil Kumar had been on the run ever since it was alleged that he was involved in the murder of wrestler Sagar Rana during a brawl between two groups at the Chhatrasal Stadium on the night of May 4.
On May 18, Sushil Kumar had approached the Rohini court seeking anticipatory bail, claiming that the probe against him was biased. The court, however, rejected his petition and noted that he was prima facie the main conspirator and allegations against him were serious in nature.
Sushil Kumar won a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics.