Shootout in Court: Gangster Jitender Gogi among 3 killed, attackers dressed as lawyers

New Delhi: Three gangsters were killed in a shootout inside a courtroom in Delhi that has left several people injured and raised serious questions about security in what should be a heavily protected and sanitised zone.

In videos, gunshots are heard in court and policemen and lawyers are seen in a scramble in the building at Rohini in north Delhi. Gunmen dressed as lawyers barged into a court hearing and shot gangster Jitender Gogi thrice. Special force personnel escorting the gangster then fired back, killing both the attackers on the spot.

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A total of 30 bullets were fired. Jitender Gogi, a notorious gangster involved in several criminal cases and jailed at Tihar since last year, was declared dead in hospital. A rival gang, going by the name “Tillu Gang”, had plotted to kill him when he was brought for his court hearing today, said the police.

“Two from rival gang opened fire at Jitender Gogi inside the court. That when police retaliated and killed those two assailants,” Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana told media.

Two gangsters killed in immediate counterfire by Police as they opened fire in lawyers attire at a gangster UTP in Rohini court premises this afternoon. All 3 gangsters dead. No other injury or death occurred. JtCP nothern range will enquire into the incident and submit report.

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) September 24, 2021

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The two gangs had reportedly been at war for years and more than 25 people have died in their clashes. Gogi, born Jitender Mann, was arrested in March last year and was considered a big catch for the Delhi police.

The incident has raised questions about whether metal detectors at the court were working and if they were, how the armed men could get past.