New Delhi: Shots were fired at Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court on Wednesday afternoon as a result of an argument between lawyers, the police said.
One video of the ruckus showed a man brandishing a gun and firing in the air.
Another showed a man loading a gun first and then firing with impunity. Several people also carried rods.
#WATCH | An incident of firing was reported at Tis Hazari Court premises in Delhi this afternoon. No injuries were reported. Police say that this happened after an argument among lawyers.
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There were no reports of injury.
After the incident, Bar Council of Delhi Chairman K.K. Manan said no lawyer could use weapons inside or around court premises. He said a detailed inquiry into the matter would be undertaken, which would also probe whether the weapons were licenced. “Even if it was licenced, no lawyer or anyone else can fire inside a court,” Manan added.
The Delhi Police later said the shots were fired by lawyers and office bearers. The cops have also initiated legal action.