A civil judge was injured after a senior lawyer allegedly assaulted him inside the Judicial Complex at Rawalpindi District Courts on Tuesday. The incident reportedly followed a disagreement over a court decision in a property dispute.
Dispute Over Property Case Sparks Violence
The judge, Malik Ali Miran, was allegedly attacked by senior lawyer Aslam Khan Niazi after a court dismissed a stay order in a property case.
According to reports, the lawyer entered the judge’s chamber following the ruling. An exchange of words reportedly took place before the situation escalated.
The lawyer allegedly struck the judge on the head with a glass lying on a table. He also reportedly punched the judge, leaving him with injuries to his forehead and head. The lawyer then allegedly left the chamber with four other lawyers.
Police Register Case, Secure CCTV Footage
A medical team arrived at the scene and provided first aid to the injured judge. Police personnel also reached the Judicial Complex following the incident.
Authorities reportedly secured CCTV footage of the alleged assault. A case has also been registered against the lawyer in connection with the incident. The footage may assist investigators in establishing the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
Judges Suspend Work Following Incident
The incident prompted judges to suspend judicial proceedings for the remainder of the day in protest.
District and Sessions Judge Rawalpindi Asghar Ali sought a detailed report on the matter. Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan, a senior judge at the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench, also requested a report.
Meanwhile, District Bar Association President Malik Tariq Sajid Awan, Secretary Qamarul Haq Niazi and other senior lawyers attempted to resolve the matter through negotiations. However, their efforts reportedly failed.
Officials from the High Court Bar and District Bar were expected to meet senior judges on Wednesday to discuss the incident and its implications for judicial proceedings.
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