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Published 15:23 IST, September 2nd 2024

Witness Attacked by Accused During Hearing in Delhi's Karkardooma Court

The incident occurred when Special Judge Alok Shukla was hearing the case.

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New Delhi: A witness in a criminal case was allegedly attacked with a blade by the accused in the Karkardooma court on Monday, a source said.

The incident occurred when Special Judge Alok Shukla was hearing the case.

"The accused attacked the witness with a blade after having a heated exchange with him. The victim suffered injuries on his face and neck, following which the chowki police stationed inside the court premises rushed him to a hospital," said the source who witnessed the attack.

"There were bloodstains in the courtroom after the attack," he said.

The accused was in judicial custody in the criminal case. 

Updated 15:23 IST, September 2nd 2024