Yuvraj Singh released on interim bail after his arrest for casteist remarks

While noting that the Haryana police is seeking only Yuvraj Singh’s ‘formal arrest’ in the case, the High Court had last week directed that upon joining the probe with the investigating officer, if the cricketer is arrested, he would be released on interim bail upon furnishing bail and surety bonds.

The Haryana Police on Sunday (October 17) said cricketer Yuvraj Singh was arrested and released on bail in an alleged casteist remarks case in compliance with a High Court order. Yuvraj was accused of making casteist remarks against Yuzvendra Chahal during an Instagram chat last year.

Superintendent of Police (Hansi) Nitika Gahlaut said over the phone, “We only made a formal arrest and he was released on bail in compliance of the orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Yuvraj Singh came to Hansi on Saturday and we made a formal arrest. He was released on bail bond after a few hours,” DSP (Hansi) Vinod Shankar said.

While noting that the Haryana police is seeking only Yuvraj’s ‘formal arrest’ in the case, the High Court had last week directed that upon joining the probe with the investigating officer, if the cricketer is arrested, he would be released on interim bail upon furnishing bail and surety bonds.