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Lawyers Lay Down Robes: Rohini Bar Strikes Against Police Silence in Bloody Family Assault
In a bold display of fraternity, the has called for a complete work abstinence on , to protest what it calls egregious police inaction following a horrific attack on advocate Pawan Bhardwaj's family. Signed by and , the notice—issued after an emergency executive meeting—highlights the March 19 incident where Bhardwaj's brother was fatally shot, and his father and nephew suffered bullet wounds. PTI reports confirm the outrage, noting CCTV footage captured the assailants, yet no arrests after six days.
Night of Terror in Lawyer's Home
The nightmare unfolded on , when unidentified miscreants stormed the residence of respected RCBA member . According to the association's notice and corroborating news wires, the attackers unleashed gunfire, killing Bhardwaj's brother on the spot while leaving his father and young nephew with severe bullet injuries. Nearby CCTV cameras recorded the brutality, providing police with clear leads—but as of , not a single suspect had been apprehended. This delay, the RCBA argues, underscores a shocking lapse by law enforcement in protecting the legal community.
Bar's Unanimous Roar: Condemnation and Call to Arms
The RCBA executive committee, comprising
, Secretary Pardeep Khatri, and other office-bearers like
and
, convened urgently on
. Their resolution pulls no punches:
"RCBA strongly condemns this attack and requests the senior police officials to take immediate and proper action."
Framing the strike as a show of "solidarity and brotherhood," they exempted
to minimize disruption, while urging all members to rally behind Bhardwaj's grieving family.
The notice extends a plea to judicial authorities, requesting the Principal District & Sessions Judges of North and North-West Districts—and all judicial officers—to
"co-operate and not to pass any
"
during the action. Copies were dispatched directly to these judicial heads at
, Delhi.
Echoes in the Media: PTI Spotlights the Fury
News agency PTI amplified the story on
, reporting:
"The executive committee of RCBA noted that even though the incident had been captured on nearby CCTV cameras, police had not arrested a single person involved in the attack in the six days following the incident."
The coverage underscores the bar's demand for accountability, portraying the strike as a fraternity-wide stand against vulnerability in the face of violence.
Why It Matters: A Line in the Sand for Advocate Safety
While bar strikes are not new, this one zeroes in on a core tension—lawyers demanding justice when the system falters. The RCBA's move spotlights recurring concerns over attacks on legal professionals, with no legal precedents cited in the notice but a clear invocation of institutional duty. By carving out exceptions for critical hearings, the association balances protest with public service.
Voices from the Notice: Raw Resolve
Key excerpts capture the bar's unyielding stance:
"In this incident, his brother was shot dead, and his father and nephew suffered bullet injuries. The incident took place onand was captured in nearby CCTV cameras. However, even after six days, no accused has been arrested, which shows serious inaction on the part of the police."
"Accordingly, it has been unanimously resolved that a STRIKE/ABSTINENCE FROM WORK is called for tomorrow i:eto show solidarity and brotherhood among the members of the fraternity."
"All members are requested to support Advocate Pawan Bhardwaj and his family in this difficult time and to cooperate."
Ripple Effects: Justice on Hold, Demands Amplify
The strike promises to halt routine proceedings at , pressing for breakthroughs. If heeded, it could spur arrests; if ignored, it risks escalating bar-police frictions. For the legal fraternity, it's a stark reminder: when kin fall, the gown becomes a shield—and a call to battle—for all.
