Armed attackers wielding gandasis and wooden batons assaulted two men inside the Panipat court complex on Thursday, marking the second incident of witnesses being attacked within the premises in a single week and triggering security concerns.
Security Failures Trigger Executive Alarm
- Two men attending a court appearance faced an assault by 8 to 10 individuals inside the compound.
- Attackers also vandalized three vehicles parked within the court grounds.
- District Bar Association President Virender Malik condemned the administration for ongoing security lapses.
Escalating Court Violence in Panipat
The Thursday attack targeted Akshay, a resident of Baliyana village in Rohtak, and Naim, a resident of Ganga Ram Colony, who arrived at the facility to attend a hearing for a case registered at the Old Industrial Area police station. According to initial police findings, the assault stems from a historical enmity. The assailants—identified as Sumit of Khukhrana, Shubham Bhatti of Matlauda, and Jatin, also known as Pata, of Kavi—reportedly lay in wait alongside 8-10 other accomplices before initiating the strike.
Victims sustained severe head injuries during the beating, which involved gandasis and wooden batons. A closed-circuit television recording captured portions of the incident. Beyond the physical assault on the litigants, the attackers damaged three cars parked on the premises.
| Incident Timing | Location | Target | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last week | Outside courtroom | Advocate and his father | Sector-24 resident |
| Thursday | Panipat Court Complex | Akshay and Naim | Old Industrial Area case hearing |
Underlying Feuds and Panchayat Dispute Origins
Amit, a resident of Kavi village, detailed the background of the conflict, tracing the escalation to a village panchayat ruling delivered in 2025 against an individual named Jeeta. Following the council decision, Jeeta relocated to Matlauda and began attacking villagers. Sumit, a Khukhrana resident, posted remarks on social media regarding the disputes. When residents approached him to question the posts, a physical altercation ensued, prompting a formal complaint at the Old Industrial Area police station. Thursday’s court appearance was tied to the legal proceedings stemming from that earlier confrontation. Consequently, the victims have expressed suspicion against the factions led by Jeeta and Bhartu.
Legal Community Demands Administrative Accountability
The recurrence of violence inside the judicial zone has galvanized local opposition against security protocols. District Bar Association President Virender Malik issued a rebuke regarding the administrative oversight, highlighting that an advocate and his father were attacked one week prior. Malik attributed the violent incidents to official laxity by police and local administrators, noting that the events have generated an atmosphere of insecurity among lawyers and the general public.
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