Shots fired in Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court after argument among lawyers

An incident of shots being fired has been reported in the premises of Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court on Wednesday, The police have confirmed that the shooting incident happened after an argument ensued among lawyers over an unknown matter. Two different groups of lawyers, which included office bearers, allegedly fired shots in the air. A video […]

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An incident of shots being fired has been reported in the premises of Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court on Wednesday,

The police have confirmed that the shooting incident happened after an argument ensued among lawyers over an unknown matter. Two different groups of lawyers, which included office bearers, allegedly fired shots in the air.

A video of the incident, taken by a lawyer present at the scene, was shared by ANI.

Officials have confirmed that police are at the Tis Hazari premises. No casualties have been reported.

Visuals of the firing incident have been shared on social media. In one Twitter post, empty bullet shells can be seen lying on the road.

Bar Council chairman condemns Tis Hazari shooting incident

KK Manan, Chairman, Bar Council of Delhi, condemned the incident. “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,” he told ANI.