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Advocates allege police ‘inaction’, hold protest in Sector 43, Chandigarh

Alleging inaction in the death of Neeraj Hans, former secretary of the District Court Bar Association, Chandigarh, advocates held a protest against the Chandigarh Police today. The advocates alleged that the police was not taking any action in the case...
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Alleging inaction in the death of Neeraj Hans, former secretary of the District Court Bar Association, Chandigarh, advocates held a protest against the Chandigarh Police today.

The advocates alleged that the police was not taking any action in the case against the accused persons.

Neeraj died on October 7 after allegedly being punched in the chest during an argument with fellow advocates in the parking lot of District Courts Complex in Sector 43 here.

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He was rushed to the hospital, where he died during treatment. Three cross-FIRs were registered following his death.

The advocates have not been attending the courts in protest against the police for many days. They alleged that no action had been taken so far by the police. Following this, the advocates have also decided to abstain from work till November 4.

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Hardeep Hans, brother of the deceased advocate, alleged that the police had not arrested the accused so far in the case despite the fact that the FIR was registered under non-bailable offences.

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