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Crime
Lawyer Assault at Bhopal Police Station Prompts Protest, Three Officers Suspended
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 10:36 PM
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A lawyer was assaulted at Bhopal's Jahangirabad police station, triggering protests by lawyers at the station and district court. The unrest led to the suspension of three police officers, including TI Rajn Singh Ahirwar.
Lawyer Rakesh Rawal reported being physically assaulted inside the Jahangirabad police station in Bhopal. The incident, alleged to involve police personnel, prompted immediate outrage among the legal community.
In response, a group of lawyers staged a sit‑in protest at the police station and later moved to the district court, demanding action against the accused officers. The demonstration continued into the late hours of the night, drawing attention from local media and authorities.
Following the unrest, senior police officials suspended three officers, among them TI Rajn Singh Ahirwar, pending further inquiry. An FIR has also been lodged against the alleged victim, underscoring the complexity of the case as investigations proceed.
In response, a group of lawyers staged a sit‑in protest at the police station and later moved to the district court, demanding action against the accused officers. The demonstration continued into the late hours of the night, drawing attention from local media and authorities.
Following the unrest, senior police officials suspended three officers, among them TI Rajn Singh Ahirwar, pending further inquiry. An FIR has also been lodged against the alleged victim, underscoring the complexity of the case as investigations proceed.