Jitender Gogi, one of Delhi’s most wanted gangsters was fatally shot in the incident, along with two other men belonging to a rival gang
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India: Gunshots heard as courtroom shooting takes place
Three gangsters, including a man considered one of the police force’s ‘most wanted’, are dead following a lethal courtroom shootout.
Jitender Gogi, one of Delhi’s most wanted gangsters who was involved in several criminal cases and jailed at Tihar since last year, was one of those fatally shot inside Rohini court. He was transported to hospital, where he was declared dead.
According to reports from NDTV India , the two other men killed in the crossfire involving the gang members and police , were gangsters who had come to the court intending to kill Gogi.
Both the attackers, reportedly named Rohit and Morish, had dressed as lawyers before barging into an ongoing hearing in Court Room No. 207 to shoot Gogi, who was from a rival group going by the name ‘Tillu gang’.
As soon as Gogi entered the same room, both the attackers started firing at him.
Police then retaliated, shooting and killing them on the spot.
According to an eyewitness, a female law intern also sustained bullet injuries as a result of the crossfire.
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana told NDTV that two people from a rival gang had opened fire at Jitender Gogi, prompting police to retaliate and shoot the two assailants.
“The police acted swiftly and killed both the assailants. Total three dead, including Gogi,” said Mr Asthana.
The incident marks a huge security lapse on court premises.
Questions had incidentally been raised about whether metal detectors at the court were working and if they were, how the armed men could get past.
“We are already investigating the case and we shall not spare anyone who is involved in this shootout. No one will be spared,” Mr Asthana said.
He added: “Delhi Police is doing its job seriously. We were effective and focused and that is why the shooter was successfully neutralised. We will say more after a detailed investigation is carried out.”
Tillu gang and Gogi’s gang had reportedly been at war for years. More than 25 people had reportedly died in their clashes.
Gogi, born Jitender Mann, was arrested in March last year and was considered a big catch for the Delhi police.
