Armed Gang Brutally Attacks MP High Court Advocate in Jabalpur
A Madhya Pradesh High Court advocate was critically injured in a violent attack by an armed gang in Jabalpur. Read the full details here.
A wave of shock and anger has gripped the legal community in Madhya Pradesh after advocate attacked in Jabalpur left a High Court practitioner fighting for his life. Robin Jain, a practicing advocate at the Madhya Pradesh High Court, was targeted in a vicious assault by an armed gang late Sunday night in the Shiv Nagar area of Jabalpur.
The Trap: Lured Out and Ambushed
The attack was not a random encounter but appeared to be a calculated ambush. According to the victim, the violence began when he received a phone call that lured him out of his office. As soon as Robin Jain stepped outside, he was confronted by a group of assailants who were heavily armed with firearms, swords, and other weapons.
The gang reportedly demanded a sum of money from the advocate. When Jain refused to succumb to their demands, the situation turned violent instantly. The attackers first struck him on the head with a sharp-edged weapon, causing him to collapse to the ground.
Relentless Violence
The brutality did not end with the initial blow. While Jain lay incapacitated on the ground, the assailants continued to beat him mercilessly using baseball bats and sticks. The assault persisted until the advocate lost consciousness. Following the attack, he was rushed to the District Hospital, where medical professionals report that he remains in critical condition.
Allegations of Political Protection
In his formal complaint, Robin Jain has named several individuals involved in the crime, identifying the suspects as Vijay Thakur, Birju, Ankur Pandey, Bittoo, and several others. The victim has alleged that these individuals are not first-time offenders but are habitual criminals who operate with impunity due to alleged political protection.
Legal Community Erupts in Protest
The brutal nature of the attack has sparked widespread outrage among legal professionals and social activists. Rohit Kuril, the state president of the Jan Kalyan Sangh, alongside various officials from the Bar Association, has condemned the act in the strongest terms.
A massive gathering of advocates descended upon both the District Hospital and the Kotwali police station to demand immediate justice. The atmosphere remained tense as the legal fraternity expressed their fear and anger over the safety of practitioners.
Police Action and Ultimatum
The Kotwali police have officially registered a case based on the statement provided by Robin Jain. Authorities have stated that they have launched an investigation and are currently scrutinizing the criminal backgrounds of the named suspects.
However, the local advocates are not waiting passively. They have issued a stern ultimatum to the police administration, warning of a massive agitation and a potential siege of the Kotwali police station if all the accused are not arrested promptly.