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. Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva Shot Dead in UP Video: Miscreant, in Guise of Lawyer, Kills Dreaded Gangster in Lucknow Court.

Gangster Shot Dead Outside Lucknow Civil Court:

The gangster was accused in the murder of BJP leader Brahm Dutt Dwivedi and was brought to court for a hearing. Jeeva collapsed at the spot after being shot at while a police officer also sustained injuries. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Out To Buy Milk, 35-Year-Old Woman Shot Dead Outside Her Home in Meerut, Investigation Underway.

WARNING! Abusive Language: Visuals From the Court.

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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