Delhi’s most wanted gangster Jitendra alias Gogi along with two others were killed in a shootout inside Rohini court on Friday. The attackers were dressed as lawyers and opened fire at Jitendra that resulted in his death. The shootout resulted in killing three people and injuring one woman lawyer.
There were 30-40 rounds of firing during the incident.
The incident took place in Rohini court number 206 when Gogi was produced before the judge. The Delhi Police's Special Cell shot the two attackers in the following shootout.
It is assumed that the attackers are from the Tillu Tajpuria gang.
In the videos from the incident doing rounds on social media, gunshots are heard and policemen and lawyers are seen rushing to escape from the building. The two attackers are also believed to have been shot dead in the shootout by the security personnel.
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According to witnesses, Jitender Gogi, a notorious gangster who was involved in several criminal cases was lodged in Tihar jail, he was being produced before the court when the members from the rival "Tillu gang" disguised as lawyers entered the court and opened fire at Gogi. He died instantly, said the witnesses.
"Two from rival gang opened fire at Jitender Gogi inside the court. That's when police retaliated and killed those two assailants," informed Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana.
"The police acted swiftly and killed both the assailants. Total three dead, including Gogi," said Mr Asthana.
"The gangsters have been shot. Two came in their lawyer's uniform. Police have neutralised them in counter moves. Three casualties have been reported."
Delhi Special cell has arrested Jitendra and his aide Kuldeep Fazza, last year in March which was considered a big achievement for Delhi police and Kuldeep Fazza escaped from custody on March 25.
The incident is seen as a major security lapse on court premises in the national capital.
“The question on whether the metal detectors were not working in the court premises is a matter of investigation and I cannot comment on that at the moment. We are already investigating the case and we shall not spare anyone who is involved in this shootout. No one will be spared,” Delhi Police Commissioner further added.
He further added: “Delhi Police is doing its job seriously. We were effective and focused and that is why the shooter was successfully neutralised. We will say more after a detailed investigation is carried out.”
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The two rival gangs reportedly had been at war for years now, killing over 25 people in their clashes.
During Gogi’s arrest, a large number of cartridges and arms were seized last year. His name had also popped in famous Haryanvi singer-dancer Harshita's murder case. Aam Aadmi Party leader Virendra Mann was also killed on spot by Gogi gang members in Narela.