Tight security for judges hearing cases of gangsters: Delhi CP Rakesh Asthana

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday announced that foolproof security arrangements would be accorded to those judges hearing high profile gangster cases. Last month, notorious gangster Jitender Mann 'Gogi' and two other criminals were shot dead at Room number 207 of the Rohini court in northwest Delhi.

New Delhi:DelhiPolice Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday issued instructions to provide tight security to all those judges hearing the cases of high profile gangsters. Last month, the killing of notorious gangster Jitender Mann 'Gogi' and two other criminals at Room number 207 of the Rohini court in northwest Delhi, highlighted a huge security lapse in court premises. It is in this context that a significant decision has been taken by the Delhi top cop.

According to sources, around 534 personnel who have been deployed to protect several retired police officers and judges who do not require protection as such, have been instructed to report back to their units. These policemen will now be deployed to protect the judges. The police commissioner has also prepared a list of those judges in seven district courts who are hearing cases of notorious gangsters.

September 24th Rohini Court shooting:

Gogi, who had been involved in several criminal cases and jailed in Tihar, was being produced in court, when his rival group entered the premises disguised as lawyers, and opened fire at him. In retaliation, the counterintelligence team of the Delhi police opened fire on the assailants thereby neutralising them. Gogi who had received five to six bullet injuries was then rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead by doctors.

Notably, Gogi along with three other accomplices was arrested in 2020 by the special cell of the Delhi police. At the time of his arrest, a reward of Rs 8 lakh was announced on him by the Delhi Police.

It is to be mentioned that there was a gang war going on for almost a decade between the slain Jitendra Gogi and Sunil alias Tillu, a resident of Alipura.