Tiff between judge, policemen over parking in J&K, lawyers on strike for 2 days
· India · Indian Express
A two-day strike by lawyers in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, has disrupted court proceedings following a confrontation between an additional district judge and local police. The incident occurred Monday evening when police stopped the vehicle of Additional District Judge Wajahat Mir, who was returning from Jammu. According to lawyers, an assistant sub-inspector seized the judge's vehicle keys during the encounter. Police stated the vehicle was intercepted as a security measure to allow a convoy of Budha Amarnath pilgrims to pass through the area. Protesting lawyers are demanding an inquiry and the suspension of the officers involved in the incident.
Why it matters
The strike has brought judicial work to a standstill in Poonch, highlighting a significant breakdown in communication and protocol between the local judiciary and law enforcement.
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