Delhi's top gangster Jitender Gogi, 3 attackers killed in shootout inside Rohini court
The attackers, dressed as lawyers, were killed after shots were fired between two rival gangs and the police.
FollowNew Delhi: One of Delhi’s most wanted gangsters Jitender Gogi was killed in a shootout inside Rohini court in Delhi on Friday.
The attackers, dressed as lawyers, were killed after shots were fired between two rival gangs and the police.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Pranav Tayal said the assailants were in the uniform of advocate when they fired at Gogi. Police team also fired in return, the DCP said.
According to initial reports, two individuals were shot dead in a crossfire between the criminals and police. It is being reported that the infamous Tillu gang could be behind the incident and the prime target of the daring hit, Jitender Gogi, did not survive.
The Delhi Police said that the assailants opened fire at gangster Jitender Mann 'Gogi' when he was brought to Delhi's Rohini court by police for a hearing. In retaliation, the attackers were killed. Gangster 'Gogi' who was fired upon by assailants at Delhi's Rohini court has died.
According to an eyewitness, a female law intern has also sustained bullet injuries during the cross fire.
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said, “Two criminals opened fire at gangster (Jitender Mann) 'Gogi' when he was taken to the (Rohini) court for a hearing. In retaliation, police shot dead both the attackers. One of them was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000.”
The most wanted gangster in Delhi before Sandeep Kala, Gogi was arrested in March 2020 along with his three associates by the Counter Intelligence unit of Delhi Police. His associates— identified as Kuldeep Maan alias Fajja, Rohit Moi and Kapil, and Gogi were arrested from Gurugram.
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Shilpesh Chaudhary, vice president, Rohini Court told Times Now, "It is a huge security lapse. I was at the bar office. When we heard the firing sound. we went there. The two accused came in the uniform of a lawyer. Police neutralised them."
It is estimated that around 35-40 rounds were fired in the court premises.
Involved in several criminal cases, Jitender Gogi has been jailed at Tihar. He was being produced in court when members of a rival gang entered the court, in the garb of lawyers, and opened fire at him.
The incident reveals the security lapse in the court premises and has raised alarm bells ringing across the capital.
