Crime gang suspect shot dead by attackers dressed as lawyers in Indian courtroom

A policeman stands guard outside a courtroom where a crime suspect was fatally shot in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. Two assailants in lawyers’ black coats opened fire in a courtroom in the Indian capital on Friday, killing a notorious crime suspect before being fatally shot by police officers, authorities said. The shooting took place as Jitendra Gogi, who was facing murder and extortion charges, entered the courtroom. (AP Photo)

A notorious crime suspect has been shot dead after two assailants in lawyers’ outfits opened fire in a courtroom in the Indian capital, authorities said.

The shooting took place as Jitendra Gogi entered the courtroom in New Delhi to face murder and extortion charges.