A lawyer was attacked with an axe and robbed of his gold chain by an unidentified assailant outside the Kharar court complex on Tuesday morning. The attacker also vandalised the lawyer’s vehicle before fleeing the scene.
The victim, Nakul Kapoor, was on his way to court […]
Condemning the attack, Kharar Bar Association president Gagan Sharma said the incident underscored rising assaults on legal professionals in Punjab, citing a recent murder of a lawyer in Amritsar. Demanding strong action and protection for lawyers, the association announced a strike, leading to suspension of work in Kharar courts for the day.
India: Lawyer attacked with axe outside Kharar Court, accused arrested within hours
