District Bar protests against advocate's murder

GARHWA: Members of District Bar Association, Garhwa on Friday blocked NH-75 near the civil court for about two hours in protest against the murder of an advocate who was shot dead by unidentified criminals on Thursday. The members demanded immediate arrest of the criminals who were involved in the incident. They have also given memorandum to the DC, SP, district and session judge and State Bar Council, Ranchi.Motor cycle-borne criminals had shot at Satyendra Kumar Tiwari hich hit his neck and stomach when he was sitting in his verandah after returning from the court on Thursday evening.
The criminals fled from the spot after firing.
The injured advocate was immediately rushed to the Garhwa Sadar Hospital from where he was referred to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi since his condition was critical. But he died on the way at Latehar, people taking the advocate to the hospital said.
Garhwa SDM A Muthu Kumar and SDPO Shrawan Kumar, who rushed to the blockade site, assured the agitated bar members that a government job will be offered to Tiwari's wife in accordance with her qualifications.
"Reason behind the advocate's murder could not be ascertained," police said, adding that they are investigating the matter. "The criminals will soon be caught," said Garhwa sadar police station officer-in-charge, Lileshwar Mahto.