Yesterday, delhi session court has granted one week interim bail to Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar, on medical grounds.

The Court was hearing the interim bail application of Kumar, who has been lodged in judicial custody since June 2, 2021 for the alleged killing of junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.

During the hearing, Additional Sessions Judge Sushil Kumar said -

“Keeping in view the present medical condition of the applicant or accused, it is ordered that he be released on interim bail for a period of one week, from July 23 to July 30, only on furnishing personal bond of Rs 1 lakh with two sureties in the like amount,”

Thre Court observed that Kumar has suffered a ligament tear near the right knee and the surgery has to be performed on July 26.

“It is further important to mention that medical status report was also called from the office of the jail superintendent concerned and a detailed report has been received which shows that applicant Sushil Kumar was also referred to Sports Injury Centre at Safdarjung Hospital,” the court said.

It said the documents prepared at Safdarjung Hospital (and verified by the IO) showed that Kumar was suffering from a partial ACL tear in his right knee and needed elective surgery for the same.

While granting him the relief, the court said keeping in view the threat perception of the witnesses and also considering Kumar’s safety and security, at least two security personnel will be present with him round-the-clock.

It said the expenditure for the deployment of security personnel will be borne by the accused’s family and the said amount will to be deposited in advance with the jail superintendent concerned.