A minor dispute in Indore escalated into a major clash between lawyers and police. Following the incident, lawyers staged a significant protest in front of the High Court, creating a tense situation in the city. The incident began with a roadside altercation, which later led to police action and protests.
Madhya Pradesh: Raju alias Kalu Gaud, a fish vendor, was riding his scooter from Damru Ustad Chowk towards White Temple at around 10:30 am. Some children threw colors on him. Kalu stopped his scooter and tried to reason with them. When lawyer Arvind Jain arrived, Kalu asked him to intervene and prevent any accidents or falls from the scooter.
Following this incident, lawyers staged a large protest in front of the High Court, escalating the tension in the city. The matter started with a minor roadside argument, which later escalated into police action and protests.
How the Dispute Began?
The incident occurred when fish vendor Raju alias Kalu Gaud was riding his scooter towards the White Temple. Children playing Holi threw colors on him, causing him to stop and try to reason with them. Lawyer Arvind Jain arrived on the scene, and an argument ensued. Allegedly, the argument turned violent, and Jain called his sons, Apurv and Arpit. A scuffle followed between both parties. When Kalu Gaud informed the police, the arriving officers also got into an argument with the lawyers.
Police File FIR, Lawyers Protest
Based on CCTV footage and medical reports, police filed a case against lawyer Arvind Jain, Apurv Jain, and Arpit Jain. Protesting this action, lawyers demonstrated in front of the High Court and surrounded the Pardeshipura police station. The lawyers alleged that the police filed the FIR without a thorough investigation and mistreated them. They accused the police of taking one-sided action.
Lawyers Claim - Allegation of Police Collusion
Arvind Jain accused the police of collusion with the vendor, Kalu Gaud, claiming that police officers frequently visited his shop. He claimed that the police filed the case based on incomplete CCTV footage. Following the incident, senior police officials took the matter seriously and suspended some officers. The lawyers also demanded action against the police officers involved in the assault.
During the protest in front of the High Court, another clash occurred between the police and lawyers. It is alleged that TI Jitendra Yadav was surrounded and attacked during the protest. However, medical tests did not confirm that he was intoxicated. TI filed a case against unknown individuals regarding this incident, and the police are identifying the accused based on video footage.
Situation Remains Tense
Currently, the conflict between the police and lawyers shows no signs of abating. Lawyers have demanded an impartial investigation from the police, while police officials maintain that an impartial investigation will be conducted, and the guilty will be punished. This incident has raised questions about law and order in Indore. The escalating conflict between the police and lawyers has also worried the administration, and efforts are underway to resolve the matter quickly.
