Lawyer Shot Dead Inside The District Court Complex In Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur

A lawyer has been shot dead inside the district court complex in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district today at around 11:30 am. The Lawyer, who has been identified as Bhupendra Singh, was reportedly speaking to someone when he was shot by an unknown person, reported NDTV.

The reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained and the investigation into the incident is presently underway. 

"According to initial reports, it appears the man was alone. No other person was seen around him at the time of the incident. The forensic team is at work...Circumstances around killing unclear," said S Anand, Superintendent of Police, Shahjahanpur.

A shocking incident of gun-firing had recently taken place in a courtroom in Delhi's Rohini Court. Gangster Jitendra Gogi was shot dead in a broad daylight shootout that took place in Rohini court today. 

The assailants, who were dressed as lawyers, attacked Gogi when he was brought inside the courtroom. Witnesses told the media that the judge and the court staff were present while the horrific incident took place.