Martial arts player attacked by opponent after match at Delhi’s Siri Fort Auditorium
India Today
A martial arts player was severely injured after his opponent from Afghanistan along with his supporters allegedly assaulted him after a match at Delhi’s Siri Fort Stadium on June 24.
A martial arts player was injured after another player from Afghanistan and his supporters allegedly assaulted him after a match at Delhi’s Siri Fort Stadium on June 24.
The victim, identified as M Srikant Shekhar (30), told the police that it was on June 24 at around 10.30 PM when he was cheering in support of his fellow player Seth Rosaria and someone threw a paper at him from behind. He turned back only to find some people staring at him with great anger. According to Shekhar, those people were supporters of Rosaria's opponent, Zahoor Shah.
Following this, officials from the All India Mixed Martial Arts Association (AIMMAA) asked Srikanth to leave. However, while he was leaving, Abdul Azim Badakshi along with some of his associates allegedly attacked him, leaving him injured.
According to the FIR, "M Srikant was punched and knocked down by Abdul Azim Badakshi and beaten by some others also. Thereafter, the victim was rescued by AIMMAA officials and was asked to leave the place as soon as possible. While leaving the place, some goons ran after him to beat him. Somehow, the victim managed to escape and ran to the PCR Van."
Srikanth is currently admitted to Delhi's BLK Max Hospital where he is undergoing treatment.
Based on the complaint, the police registered a case under Section 325/34. Further investigations are on.
