Lucknow, June 7: Gangster Sanjeev Jeeva was shot at inside the Lucknow Civil Court on Thursday. According to the police officials, the assailant made his way to the court disguised as a lawyer.

The gangster was accused in the murder of BJP leader Brahm Dutt Dwivedi and was brought to court for a hearing. Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva Shot Dead in UP Videos: Miscreant, in Guise of Lawyer, Kills Dreaded Gangster in Lucknow Court.

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Jeeva collapsed at the spot after being shot at while a police officer also sustained injuries. Sanjeev Jeeva Murder Videos: Gangster Accused in Murder of BJP Leader Brahm Dutt Dwivedi Shot Dead Outside Lucknow Civil Court.

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DCP West and DCP Central reached the court premises after receiving word of the incident, said Assistant Commissioner of Police Sunil Kumar Mishra. Further details are awaited.

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