Lawyer Father and Son Gunned Down in Brazen Attack on Way to Court in Bihar - 2024-06-12

Lawyer Father and Son Gunned Down in Brazen Attack on Way to Court in Bihar

In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the legal community in Bihar, a lawyer and his son were brutally gunned down while on their way to the Chhapra civil court on Wednesday morning.

Deadly Ambush The victims, identified as Ram Ayodhya Rai, 55, a senior advocate and former additional public prosecutor, and his 35-year-old son Sunil Kumar Rai , who was also a practicing lawyer, were traveling together on a motorcycle when they were attacked by a group of five assailants lying in wait.

According to the police, the incident took place near the Dudhiya Bridge in the Mufassil Police Station area of Chhapra. As the father-son duo approached the location, the armed assailants on two motorcycles opened fire indiscriminately, unleashing a hail of bullets that left both men with fatal injuries.

Outrage and Protests The shocking attack has sparked outrage and protests among the legal community in Chhapra. Lawyers from the Chhapra civil court have staged demonstrations, demanding the immediate arrest of the culprits and a thorough investigation into the incident.

"Ram Ayodhya, a senior advocate and former additional PP, along with his son were going to the civil court on their bike. Five assailants on two motorcycles intercepted and fired shots at them," said Amrendra Singh , the president of the Chhapra Bar Council, adding that the association will go on an indefinite strike if the killers are not apprehended within 24 hours.

The police have taken two suspects into custody and are conducting further investigations to uncover the motive behind the brazen attack. Superintendent of Police Ashish Kumar stated that the initial evidence suggests a land dispute with neighbors or threats from rival clients as the possible cause of the murders.

Deteriorating Law and Order The incident has also raised concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar, with many lawyers and legal experts condemning the attack. Shashikant Yadav Sadhu , a lawyer in Patna, said, "We demand the arrest of culprits within 24 hours, and completion of investigation within a fortnight. The incident reflected the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar."

The tragic loss of the lawyer father and son has left the legal community in Chhapra and beyond deeply shaken. As the investigation continues, the demand for swift justice and measures to ensure the safety of lawyers in the state has become a pressing concern for the entire legal fraternity.