A Delhi court docket has despatched two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar to four-day police custody in reference to the homicide of a 23-year-old wrestler.
The Delhi Police had submitted an software looking for additional custody of Kumar for seven days, stating that he was the mastermind of the heinous crime.
On 4 May, Sagar Dhankar, who took half within the 97 kg Greco-Roman sq., was overwhelmed to dying after a conflict between two teams. Kamar, who was initially absconding after the homicide, was later arrested.
The prosecutor of the case, Ashish Kajal, filed an software looking for custody of the accused for seven days. Metropolitan Magistrate Mayank Goyal has reserved judgment on this matter.
Kajal informed the court docket that eight individuals have been arrested on this case until Saturday.
The prosecution informed the court docket that the police had recovered a licensed pistol of Sushil Kumar.
“We need more police custody. Sushil Kumar is the mastermind and main culprit of the heinous crime in which a young wrestler was killed. [It is] The video clip recovered from an accused and from the eyewitness statement is clear, ”Kajal informed the court docket.
The prosecution alleged that the accused individuals didn’t cooperate within the investigation which made it troublesome for them to “collect all the objectionable evidence”.
“Some bodily gadgets corresponding to automobiles, its possession stays to be found. Seven open automobiles have been seized from the spot. A hyperlink to 4 has been established. The absconders additionally should be linked, ”Kajal informed the court docket.
The prosecution informed the court docket that the cell phones of the accused individuals haven’t been recovered but and 18-20 individuals have been concerned within the kidnapping crimes that are but to be arrested.
“The absconding individuals, their whereabouts are to be recognized. The restoration and hiding of those accused individuals is but to be recovered. The garments he wore haven’t but been recovered. The investigating company needs to be given an opportunity to carry out the reality.
Advocate Pradeep Rana, showing for Sushil Kumar, informed the court docket that he opposed the remand software and questioned how a video of the incident was leaked on social media.
“How was the six days used up by the company? What have they achieved in six days? The court docket ought to learn the case diary each day. While in cell custody, the video surfaced on social media after giving police custody. How was it given to the media individuals? ” Rana informed the court docket.
Rana additionally informed the court docket that the police shouldn’t be additional relaxed. He requested what was stopping the police from confronting them with the just lately arrested co-accused.
On the seized pistol, Rana informed the court docket, “Can they say that the seized licensee pistol was used in this case?” Absolutely not … There should be one thing linked to the case. It was not used on this case. They are losing their treasured time in airing the case. “
Rana additional said that he was not objecting to an neutral inquiry, however no grounds have been made for additional detention.
Rana additionally made the court docket conscious of an order of the Delhi High Court stating that cooperation doesn’t imply that one ought to dance to the tune of the police. Rana informed the court docket, “You want me to confess.”
Kajal denied the arguments of the protection counsel. “It is a matter of investigation whether or not a pistol was used. This is a matter to think about. The prosecution will argue on the stage of framing the cost. The investigation shouldn’t be but full. “
When the video was leaked, Kajal informed the court docket, ‘The video clip is the topic of investigation. It could also be that another person has leaked. It is the prerogative of the investigating company to research. The accused can not direct or information the style wherein the investigation is to be carried out.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
