Indian Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar arrested over death of fellow wrestler

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Story by Reuters and Manveena Suri, CNN
Sushil Kumar wins in the men's freestyle 74 kg wrestling match at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia on April 12, 2018.

New Delhi-- Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar was arrested on Sunday in connection with the murder of a fellow Indian wrestler, according to Delhi police.

Both Kumar, 37, and a second man detained over the same offense later appeared in court, a Delhi police spokesman added, without giving details of potential charges.

Police have been given six days' custody of Kumar, according to CNN affiliate CNN-News18.

Delhi Police issued a look-out notice for Kumar after a May 4 brawl outside Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium.

Three people were admitted to hospital after the incident and one of them, a former junior national champion, eventually succumbed to his injuries.

Publish : 2021-05-25 14:37:00

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