Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, who was arrested by the Delhi Police over his alleged involvement in the death of wrestler Sagar Rana, has been suspended by the Indian Railways until further orders, officials said on Tuesday.
Northern Railway spokesperson Deepak Kumar said: “A case against Sushil Kumar, (Adhoc)JAG/ IRTS, on premature repatriation to Northern Railway from NDMC, in respect of a criminal offence, is under investigation. He was detained in police custody on May 23 for a period exceeding forty-eight hours.”
“Now, therefore Sushil Kumar JAG/ (Adhoc) IRTS is deemed to have been suspended with effect from the date of detention i.e. May 23, 2021 in terms of Rule 5 (2) of (D&A) Rules, 1968 and shall remain under suspension until further orders,” he added.
Notably, Sushil, who was on the run over two weeks, was arrested by the cops in the national capital on Sunday morning.
According to Delhi Police officials, the celebrated wrestler had travelled to Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana during his escape.
Later on Monday, a court in Rohini sent him to six days’ Police custody.