A Delhi court Wednesday framed charges against Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar and 17 others in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case, setting the stage for their trial.

Additional sessions judge Shivaji Anand framed charges against Kumar and other accused under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy.

A detailed order is awaited.

Kumar along with others is accused of allegedly assaulting former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar and his friends in the parking lot of Chhatrasal stadium in the national capital of India on May 4, 2021 over an alleged property dispute.

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Dhankar later succumbed to injuries and, according to the post-mortem report, he died due to cerebral damage resulting from blunt object impact.

The Delhi Police had arrested the Olympian on May 23. The wrestler has been lodged in judicial custody since June 2, 2021.

A Delhi court Wednesday framed charges against Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar and 17 others in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case, setting the stage for their trial.

A Delhi court Wednesday framed charges against Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar and 17 others in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case, setting the stage for their trial. Additional sessions judge Shivaji Anand framed charges against Kumar and other accused under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy. A detailed order is awaited. Kumar along with others is accused of allegedly assaulting former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar and his friends in the parking lot of Chhatrasal stadium in the national capital of India on May 4, 2021 over an alleged property dispute. Also Read: Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater back in rehab after facing multiple assault charges Dhankar later succumbed to injuries and, according to the post-mortem report, he died due to cerebral damage resulting from blunt object impact. The Delhi Police had arrested the Olympian on May 23. The wrestler has been lodged in judicial custody since June 2, 2021.

Olympian Sushil Kumar to face murder trial for junior wrestler's death

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's life turned upside down when he was labelled as the prime accused for the death of young wrestler Sagar Dhankar in early May, 2021. Since then, the tainted wrestler has been behind the bars and the supplementary chargesheet, released by the Delhi Police, has recently revealed that the wrestler had fired at dogs and even assaulted fellow athletes hours before Sagar's death.

The alleged events occurred on May 5, as per the supplementary chargesheet filed by the Crime Branch at Rohini court last year against four men, relying on disclosure statements of Sushil’s security guard Anil Dhiman and other accused.

Dhiman -- in his statement to the cops --&nbsp;went onto claim that he was with Sushil on the unfortunate night of May 4-5, 2021. Back then, the wrestler had allegedly called several people to report to the basketball ground as he wanted to “teach a lesson to some people”.

On the other hand, co-accused Rahul claimed in his statement that he along with Sushil -- who was allegedly carrying a licensed pistol -- informed that after chasing away a third wrestler&nbsp;named Vikas (who asked Sushil the reason for his anger)&nbsp;the two-time Olympic medallist had even fired at a few dogs and said, “Where I go, who I meet, what I eat — all this information is being leaked by Sagar and Sonu Mahal.”

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Dhiman further claimed in his statement that “later that night, I, along with Sushil and others, visited Shalimar Bagh and abducted Amit and Ravinder (who were assaulted along with Sagar) around 11.30 pm and took them to Chhatrasal stadium.” In addition, he informed the cops that the two were assaulted “on Sushil’s instructions”.

“At the stadium, we beat them a lot… we then visited a flat in Model Town where we abducted Sagar, Jaibhagwan, and Sonu and took them to the stadium,” Dhiman added.

According to the chargesheet, he quoted Sushil as saying, “Do not leave them alive. Beat them mercilessly.”&nbsp;

Meanwhile, co-accused Praveen quoted&nbsp;Sushil as saying, “I am the gunda of this area. How can you take over my flat?" Dhiman stated that they “assaulted them with lathi, danda, hockey stick and baseball bat. Our intention was to kill Sagar and Jaibhagwan as that was what Sushil wanted… He was scared that Sagar and Jaibhagwan were collecting information on him and wanted to cause him harm (to his life); that’s why Sushil wanted to kill them…"

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's life turned upside down when he was labelled as the prime accused for the death of young wrestler Sagar Dhankar in early May, 2021.

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's life turned upside down when he was labelled as the prime accused for the death of young wrestler Sagar Dhankar in early May, 2021. Since then, the tainted wrestler has been behind the bars and the supplementary chargesheet, released by the Delhi Police, has recently revealed that the wrestler had fired at dogs and even assaulted fellow athletes hours before Sagar's death. The alleged events occurred on May 5, as per the supplementary chargesheet filed by the Crime Branch at Rohini court last year against four men, relying on disclosure statements of Sushil’s security guard Anil Dhiman and other accused. Dhiman -- in his statement to the cops -- went onto claim that he was with Sushil on the unfortunate night of May 4-5, 2021. Back then, the wrestler had allegedly called several people to report to the basketball ground as he wanted to “teach a lesson to some people”. On the other hand, co-accused Rahul claimed in his statement that he along with Sushil -- who was allegedly carrying a licensed pistol -- informed that after chasing away a third wrestler named Vikas (who asked Sushil the reason for his anger) the two-time Olympic medallist had even fired at a few dogs and said, “Where I go, who I meet, what I eat — all this information is being leaked by Sagar and Sonu Mahal.” ALSO READ | Tata to be new title sponsor of Indian Premier League after Vivo pulls out Dhiman further claimed in his statement that “later that night, I, along with Sushil and others, visited Shalimar Bagh and abducted Amit and Ravinder (who were assaulted along with Sagar) around 11.30 pm and took them to Chhatrasal stadium.” In addition, he informed the cops that the two were assaulted “on Sushil’s instructions”. “At the stadium, we beat them a lot… we then visited a flat in Model Town where we abducted Sagar, Jaibhagwan, and Sonu and took them to the stadium,” Dhiman added. According to the chargesheet, he quoted Sushil as saying, “Do not leave them alive. Beat them mercilessly.” Meanwhile, co-accused Praveen quoted Sushil as saying, “I am the gunda of this area. How can you take over my flat?" Dhiman stated that they “assaulted them with lathi, danda, hockey stick and baseball bat. Our intention was to kill Sagar and Jaibhagwan as that was what Sushil wanted… He was scared that Sagar and Jaibhagwan were collecting information on him and wanted to cause him harm (to his life); that’s why Sushil wanted to kill them…"

Sushil Kumar fired at dogs, thrashed fellow athletes before Sagar Dhankar's murder, reveals chargesheet

Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and co-accused Ajay Kumar, have been sent to six days in police custody by a Delhi court on Sunday. Sushil Kumar and Ajay Kumar were arrested on Sunday for the alleged murder of a 23-year-old national wrestling champion. <o:p></o:p>

Delhi Police moved a 12-day police remand application of the two accused as it stated that the victims were “beaten like wild animals”. Both Sushil and Ajay were produced before Duty Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra, where the police moved an application while seeking 12-day custody, according to the Indian Express. <o:p></o:p>

Sushil Kumar had been absconding since May 5, when an FIR was registered against him under several Sections of IPC including Section 302 (murder) at Model Town police station.

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An Olympian and a National wrestler, running wanted for a crime of murder, arrested on World Wrestling Day (May 23).. 
 
Accused Sushil Kumar and Ajay arrested after a fortnight’s chase across 6 states/UTs.. 
 
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On May 4, Sagar Dhankhar, a 23-year-old wrestler, was beaten to death following a clash between two groups. <o:p></o:p>

Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava told the court that both the accused persons and victim were medal-winning wrestlers and “we have rule of law, everyone is equal before it.”

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Srivastava added: “The CCTV footage was dismantled. This has to be recovered. The motive behind commission of this offence also has to be seen. They had beaten them like wild animals. The clothes which he was wearing also had to be recovered,” further saying, “objective was to create terror in the entire area also.”<o:p></o:p>

The court was further told that three of the five victims in the case were brought from Model Town and other two from Shalimar Bagh to Chhatrasal Stadium and “they were beaten.”

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“There is a one minute video clip where one accused Sushil and co-accused were beating other persons. The five persons were brought by the accused from Model Town and Shalimar Bagh… brought in different cars. He was originally given the job by GOI considering his ability in wrestling. He was officer in charge in Chhatrasal stadium,” the APP told the court.<o:p></o:p>

“We have to unearth the specific role of dozens of persons. He had taken the help of one gang who included a man of criminal antecedents. He (Sushil) had hidden somewhere in Punjab or Haryana. We have to take him there,” the APP told the court.<o:p></o:p>

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Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and co-accused Ajay Kumar, have been sent to six days in police custody by a Delhi court on Sunday. Sushil Kumar and Ajay Kumar were arrested on Sunday for the alleged murder of a 23-year-old national wrestling champion.

Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and co-accused Ajay Kumar, have been sent to six days in police custody by a Delhi court on Sunday. Sushil Kumar and Ajay Kumar were arrested on Sunday for the alleged murder of a 23-year-old national wrestling champion. Delhi Police moved a 12-day police remand application of the two accused as it stated that the victims were “beaten like wild animals”. Both Sushil and Ajay were produced before Duty Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra, where the police moved an application while seeking 12-day custody, according to the Indian Express. Sushil Kumar had been absconding since May 5, when an FIR was registered against him under several Sections of IPC including Section 302 (murder) at Model Town police station. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 An Olympian and a National wrestler, running wanted for a crime of murder, arrested on World Wrestling Day (May 23).. Accused Sushil Kumar and Ajay arrested after a fortnight’s chase across 6 states/UTs.. Shall now face the law of the land.. pic.twitter.com/oLh4qc0R14 — Special Cell, Delhi Police (@CellDelhi) May 23, 2021 × On May 4, Sagar Dhankhar, a 23-year-old wrestler, was beaten to death following a clash between two groups. Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava told the court that both the accused persons and victim were medal-winning wrestlers and “we have rule of law, everyone is equal before it.” #WATCH | A team of Delhi Police Special Cell arrested Wrestler Sushil Kumar; visuals from Saket Police Station. (Source: Delhi Police) pic.twitter.com/tauURqxvC2 — ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2021 × Srivastava added: “The CCTV footage was dismantled. This has to be recovered. The motive behind commission of this offence also has to be seen. They had beaten them like wild animals. The clothes which he was wearing also had to be recovered,” further saying, “objective was to create terror in the entire area also.” The court was further told that three of the five victims in the case were brought from Model Town and other two from Shalimar Bagh to Chhatrasal Stadium and “they were beaten.” ALSO READ: Hockey India congratulates Narinder Batra on being elected as president of FIH “There is a one minute video clip where one accused Sushil and co-accused were beating other persons. The five persons were brought by the accused from Model Town and Shalimar Bagh… brought in different cars. He was originally given the job by GOI considering his ability in wrestling. He was officer in charge in Chhatrasal stadium,” the APP told the court. “We have to unearth the specific role of dozens of persons. He had taken the help of one gang who included a man of criminal antecedents. He (Sushil) had hidden somewhere in Punjab or Haryana. We have to take him there,” the APP told the court.

Wrestler murder case: Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar sent to 6-day police custody