Two arrested for bid to murder lawyer in Palampur

Two youths were arrested for allegedly attempting to murder an advocate near the court complex in Palampur, SP Ashok Rattan said here today.

An FIR had been registered on the complaint of advocate Sabir Chand Katoch, a resident of Ward No. 4, Aima, against Dalip Kumar and Vinod Kumar under Sections 109(1), 351(1), and 3(5) of the BNS and they had been arrested, the SP added.

According to the complaint, Dalip Kumar attempted to run over the advocate with his car (HP53B-0006) and kill him while he was riding a Scooty. Professional rivalry was said to be behind the incident, as the advocate had previously represented a case against Dalip Kumar, resulting in his conviction. Both accused youths had also allegedly assaulted and threatened the complainant.

During investigation, Dalip Kumar was arrested from Chandigarh and Vinod Kumar from Palampur. They would be produced before court tomorrow, the SP added.