India News | Undertrial Wields Knife at Judge Inside Odisha Court

Berhampur (Odisha), Nov 28 (PTI) An undertrial man brandished a knife and threatened to kill a sub-divisional judicial magistrate (SDJM) inside her court chamber at Berhampur in Odisha's Ganjam district on Monday, a police officer said.

Lawyers and court staff present there overpowered Bhagaban Sahu, who was out on bail, and handed him over to the police.

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The SDJM is safe, Berhampur Superintendent of Police Saravana Vivek M told PTI.

Sahu was arrested under various IPC sections including 307 (attempt to murder).

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Further investigation is underway.

The incident occurred in the afternoon when the SDJM was working in her chamber beside the courtroom. The accused suddenly went there and wielded a knife at her, the SP said.

Sahu, who has four cases pending against him, came to the court to attend the hearing.

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