A shooting incident has been reported from the Tis Hazari Court premises in Delhi. No injury has been reported so far.
A team of Delhi Police has rushed to the spot. According to the police the incident occurred at 1.35 pm under the Subzi Mandi police station jurisdiction. The firing occurred after an argument between two groups of lawyers. The firearm was discharged in the air, the police said.
Delhi | A firing incident reported at Tis Hazari Court premises, no injuries reported. Police say that this happened after an argument among lawyers.
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Bar Council of Delhi Chairman KK Manan condemned the incident and said a detailed inquiry into the case will be initiated.
“Detailed inquiry into the matter will be undertaken. It will be inquired if the weapons were licensed or not. Even if the weapons were licensed, no lawyer or anyone else can use them like this inside or around court premises,” Mr Manan said as quoted by news agency ANI.
