Rohini Court Shootout: CJI Ramana deeply concerned as Delhi court sees gunfight & deaths

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has expressed his deep concerns at shootout in Delhi's Rohini Court, which took place earlier on Friday. In this regard, CJI spoke to Chief Justice of Delhi High Court and vised him to speak to both police and Bar to ensure that functioning of court is not affected.

It may be recalled that matter of safety and security of Court complexes and judicial personnel is alrey under scope of Supreme Court. In wake of Friday's incident, matter may be heard next week. 

Rohini Court shootout

Gangster Jitender Mann 'Gogi' was shot de by assailants in Rohini court premises on Friday. assailants, reportedly from a rival gang, barged into courtroom disguised as lawyers and shot gangster Gogi. In retaliation, Delhi Police special forces killed both assailants on spot. One of gunmen was carrying Rs 50,000 in cash.

" assailants opened fire at gangster Jitender Gogi when he was brought to Delhi's Rohini court. In retaliation, two attackers were killed," DCP of Rohini said.

Jitender Gogi was one of most wanted gangsters in national capital. He was involved in several crimes, including murder, attempts to murder and extortions. He h a rivalry with a group called "Tillu gang", which was also involved in extortion.

Meanwhile, in view of recent incident, Delhi Bar Association has ordered abstinence from work until revision of security norms in court. order said that lawyers will abstain from work on Saturday amid shootout at Rohini court.

"In view of call given by Coordination Committee of all District Court Bar Associations of Delhi, working in court will be suspended due to revision of security norms on account of today's unfortunate incident in Rohini Court, Delhi," statement re.