Rohini court shootout: Delhi HC issues notice for enhanced security of District Courts

Delhi High Court which was hearing Rohini Court shootout matter on Tuesday issued a tice to police and Bar Council of Delhi to ensure equate security in district courts. A petition was filed in Delhi High Court by vocate Deepa Joseph who h pointed out that this shootout in court again puts a big question mark on safety and security of judges. Earlier, a petition was also filed in Supreme Court of India to enhance security at premises of courts and entire court complex.

Plea filed in Supreme Court

Ar petition filed by vocate Vishal Tiwari highlighted that "securing person of judges and judicial officers against any threat to life" is important. He suggested that gangsters be produced through video conferencing before trial courts from jails and CCTV cameras be installed in six District Court complexes of India. He ded that in rural district courts mobs should t be permitted to enter court premises.

Rohini Court shootout- What h happened?

Last week, shots were fired inside Delhi's Rohini court premises when a gangster named Gogi was being produced in court and his rivals opened fire at him. Three people were said to be injured in ensuing firing, while two assailants were killed in counterfire by Delhi police. Incidentally, this is fourth such firing instance in last five years inside Rohini court. Delhi police have arrested two accused - Vinay and Umang in connection to case. y have been granted police custody for four days.

As per details, two assailants - Rahul and Maurice were shot de by police team. assailants allegedly entered court in garb of lawyers' attire. firing occurred in  Rohini Court . 207 when gangster Jitender Mann 'Gogi' was being produced in court. Gogi, who was injured was shifted to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Sources state that 40 rounds were fired in clash.

Delhi Commissioner Rakesh Asthana h informed that this is t a gang war. "Gogi was running an extortion racket. His rival fired at him. We are committed to counter it effectively. police acted very swiftly. Two who attacked Gogi were neutralised. Injured Gogi was taken to hospital." Gogi has been accused of extortion of property dealers, bookies and businessmen in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Presh by death threats and carjackings and was arrested in March 2020 after a four-year police hunt.