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Eyewitness in Sushil Kumar murder case asks court for protection

Indian Olympic hero Sushil Kumar is currently in jail in New Delhi. He is accused of murdering fellow wrestler Sagar Rana, who was beaten to death with sticks at the Chhatrasal Stadium in May.

Authorities allege that Kumar, and a group of men, abducted Rana, along with his friends, and then brought them to the stadium. Rana and his friends were allegedly beaten while one of Kumar’s associates recorded the assault on his cellphone.

After the incident Kumar lead police on a 20-day manhunt before he was eventually captured.

According to The Hindu an eyewitness to the murder has petitioned the Delhi High Court to seek protection for him and his family.