Protesting lawyers on rampage in Orissa

The lawyers had been reportedly assured by the deputy commissioner of police of strong action against the policemen and compensation to the victim. But when the senior policemen took no action, the lawyers blocked the NH on Monday.

When the police reached the spot to pacify the agitators, the mob turned violent and set the jeep on fire before pulling out two on-duty officers from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle received head injuries due to pelting of stones by the mob.

Police Commissioner R P Sharma and DCP Nitinjit Singh reached the spot following the incident and held discussions with the agitating lawyers.

The lawyers said they would continue the agitation till the accused policemen were not arrested.