Rape-blackmail case: Another held, lawyers attack accused in court
Bhopal: The three accused involved in the rape, blackmail, sexual harassment, and torture of female students at a private college were produced before the court on Monday. However, the situation quickly escalated as lawyers showed up.
Infuriated lawyers created a commotion and physically assaulted the accused in the court premises. Police struggled to shield them. The lawyers demanded that accused be handed to them, cops said.
In the case, a fourth FIR was filed against one of the accused on charges of molestation and a fourth accused was arrested. Cops said the fourth accused broke his leg while trying to flee from his hideout. Two accused are still on the run. Bag Sewania police paraded the accused on the main road on Monday morning, making them perform squats.
At the court, sensing the escalating threat , police had to summon additional forces. The accused were locked inside the court until around 8:15 pm, having arrived at around 3:30 pm.
By 6:00 pm, the judge left the court due to security concern. After a nearly five-hour-long standoff, police attempted to escort an accused, Sahil out through a rear exit, but he was again attacked by lawyers who tore his clothes and inflicted some injuries. Police managed to transport him to the station.
During this time, tear gas and pepper sprays were said to be used, but police officers denied using any such items. They also denied that accused or cops were hurt.
Cops Initially Skip Med Exam Due To Demonstrations By Right-Wing Outfit
Before presenting Farhan and Sahil in court, police took them to JP Hospital for a medical check-up. However, members of the Hindu organisation
Sanskriti Bachao Manch
staged a protest, demanding the accused be handed over to them, threatening to blacken their faces. The medical exams were skipped but were later conducted. Police Commissioner Harinarayanchari Mishra said that as of now, no case has been filed in the court protest or the JP hospital protest. After the hearing, Sahil was sent to jail, while cops secured a two-day extension of Farhan's custody for further probe.
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