Assam Lawyer Assaulted During Property Dispute in Delhi
· India · Times of India, India Today
An Assamese woman lawyer was allegedly assaulted by a group of people in central Delhi's Prasad Nagar area during an ongoing property dispute on Friday. Police said the incident occurred in the presence of law enforcement personnel, with a purported video showing the lawyer in tears afterward. The attackers allegedly questioned why people from the Northeast should come to Delhi for work. The victim, who was representing a client identified as 'Dollar Baba', has filed a complaint alleging molestation, prompting police to register an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A cross-FIR was also registered against the woman's group after the opposing side filed a counter-complaint alleging assault.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns for professionals from the Northeast working in the national capital and underscores tensions surrounding legal representation in property disputes.
Read the original report — Times of India
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