Sushil Kumar Approaches Delhi High Court for Bail in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case

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News18•19-02-2026, 23:04
Sushil Kumar Approaches Delhi High Court for Bail in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case
- •Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar has moved the Delhi High Court seeking regular bail in the May 2021 Sagar Dhankhar murder case.
- •His bail application is scheduled for hearing on February 20 before Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani.
- •Kumar's defense argues 'changed circumstances,' stating that statements of all 42 'important public witnesses' have been recorded, eliminating tampering risk.
- •Previously, the Supreme Court canceled his bail in August 2025, citing unexamined witnesses, but allowed reapplication on new grounds.
- •The case involves the alleged abduction and fatal assault of Sagar Dhankhar and others at Chhatrasal Stadium on May 4-5, 2021.
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