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Lawyer slaps accused in Jamui case during court proceedings
An accused in the Jamui case was attacked by a lawyer while being escorted from court premises on Wednesday. The incident occurred as police were leading the accused away following his court appearance.
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Hareraam Yadav, the accused in the Jamui case, appeared before the court on Wednesday. Following the completion of proceedings, as police were transporting him from the courtroom, a lawyer present in the court premises allegedly struck him across the face. The incident raised questions about courtroom security and the conduct of legal professionals during judicial proceedings. The Jamui case has drawn considerable public attention in Bihar, with the attack on the accused marking an unusual occurrence during standard court operations. Authorities have not yet issued formal statements regarding the incident or any action against the lawyer involved.