Reported by Avik Chakraborty
Dibrugarh: The Dibrugarh Bar Association has alleged that the assault on advocate Rajesh Kesari inside the Bar premises was pre-planned and has questioned the police investigation into the incident.
Kesari was allegedly assaulted by his client, Ganga Sagar Paswan alias Gama Paswan, inside the Dibrugarh Bar Association premises. The incident has triggered protests from members of the legal fraternity, who have also raised concerns over the circumstances under which the accused secured bail.
Addressing the media, Bar Association General Secretary Satyabarta Sarma alleged that the accused was accompanied by another individual who was recording the incident on a mobile phone while the assault was taking place.
“The presence of another individual who was allegedly filming the attack raises serious questions. This does not appear to be a sudden act committed in the heat of the moment. It appears to have been planned in advance,” Sarma alleged.
Lawyers claimed Kesari was repeatedly struck on the neck and upper body and alleged that timely intervention by fellow advocates prevented the situation from escalating further.
The Bar Association also questioned the police investigation, alleging that the alleged premeditated nature of the attack, the role of the individual who reportedly recorded the incident and the severity of the advocate’s injuries were not adequately reflected in the charges invoked.
Sarma sought clarification on why stronger legal provisions were not applied and questioned the circumstances under which the accused was granted bail.
The Dibrugarh Advocates’ Association and the Dibrugarh Bar Association have jointly demanded a comprehensive and impartial investigation, including examination of the alleged video footage and identification of all individuals involved in the incident.
The associations have also called for enhanced security measures within court and Bar premises, stating that the incident highlighted concerns over the safety of advocates while carrying out their professional duties.
The assault has drawn strong reactions from the legal fraternity, with lawyers seeking a review of the investigation and action against all those found involved in the case.