Lucknow, June 7 – A notorious criminal named Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva was shot dead by a gunman disguised as a lawyer in a Lucknow court on Wednesday afternoon. The shooter opened fire on Jeeva, who was attending a hearing at the SC/ST court.
The incident took place when Jeeva was standing in the court complex. He received multiple gunshot wounds and later succumbed to his injuries. The gunman, who had pretended to be a lawyer, was captured and turned over to the authorities.
Jeeva was a co-accused in the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Krishnanand Rai. He was known to be a skilled shooter and a close associate of the late Munna Bajrangi, who was himself shot dead in 2018 in Baghpat jail.
This incident has raised questions about the security measures in place for high-risk prisoners; especially, the failure to screen visitors entering court premises. Further investigations into the incident are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack.
The news of the shooting has sent shockwaves throughout the region, and law enforcement is stepping up its efforts to ensure that such incidents do not occur again. The incident highlights the dangers associated with the underworld and the need for tighter security measures to protect not only public officials but also the general public.
In summary, the shooting death of Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva in Lucknow court raises important questions about security measures for high-risk prisoners, and highlights the risks associated with the underworld. Investigations are ongoing, and law enforcement is taking steps to prevent future incidents.
