Murder accused shot at inside west Delhi court complex

New Delhi: Two men have been detained after a man accused of murder was shot at inside Delhi's Rohini Court complex. The man was shot at close range while he was being taken to the courtroom from the lock-up.

According to lawyers present at the spot, Neeraj was shot in the chest by two unidentified assailants while he was being escorted by policemen to a courtroom for hearing of a murder case. One constable has also been injured.

They have been taken to a nearby hospital.

Advocate B S Rana, who is appearing for the man attacked, said he has been facing trial for allegedly murdering a girl and is suspected to have been shot by the family members of the deceased girl.