Ayodhya. In connection with the life-threatening attack on advocate Alok Singh near Ramghat on October 2, police have arrested four accused. The arrested accused include Mohit Pandey, a resident of Lavkushnagar, his brother Dharmveer, Suraj Nishad, and Ataullah. Police have also named Anoop Gupta as an accused for orchestrating this attack.
Details of the Incident:
On the evening of October 2, Mohit Pandey shot Alok Singh near Ramghat. Local residents apprehended Mohit, beat him, and handed him over to the police. Alok Singh is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Lucknow.
Background and Enmity:
According to the police, Mohit's brother Dharmveer had filed a First Information Report (FIR) a few months ago, accusing Alok Singh of assault. Subsequently, Alok Singh had filed an FIR against Dharmveer through the court.
The FIR filed by Alok's brother Brijesh accuses Mohit, Dharmveer, Dheeraj, Suraj Nishad, and unidentified individuals of the attack.
Police Action:
According to Kotwal Ayodhya Manoj Sharma, the police took swift action, arresting all accused, and a thorough investigation into the matter is ongoing.
This incident highlights the escalating enmities and incidents of violence among lawyers in Ayodhya, raising questions about the independence and safety of the judicial system.
The police are conducting a thorough investigation into the case, and further arrests are expected soon.
