An inquiry has been ordered after a group of Delhi police personnel posed for the camera with two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar, who faces a murder charge, outside a jail in the national capital.
The photographs, which show Kumar smiling, have gone viral.
On Friday morning, the murder accused sportsperson was being taken from Mandoli jail to Tihar jail, the cops posted with the special cell and the 3rd battalion of Delhi Armed police took pictures with the wrestler as they were asked to share pictures of high-risk prisoners with their seniors so that they can monitor their activities.
However, the cops on duty decided to have their own fan-meet. Apart from sharing the photos with their seniors, the cops also shared the pictures on their official WhatsApp groups, and with their relatives.
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested Sushil Kumar on May 23, in connection with the murder of Saagar Dhankar, who was beaten to death in a clash involving two groups inside Chhatrasal stadium.