In a daring attack inside the court complex in Faizabad, two persons allegedly threw crude bombs and opened fire at a local politician, prompting his gunners to retaliate, killing one of the attackers. (Source: Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
A case has been registered against 11 persons in connection with the attack, including former UP minister Vinod Kumar Singh, police said. (Source: Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
Six persons, including local politician Yashbhadra Singh alias Monu and his lawyer, were injured in the attack. (Source: Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
"Block chief of Dhanpatganj, Yashbhadra Singh alias Monu, came to appear in court in connection with the a murder case" when he was attacked with bombs by Jayendra Sharma and Sahil, allegedly to avenge killing of one Sant Gyaneshwar, InspectorGeneral of Police (law and order) Amrendra Singh Sengar told reporters in Lucknow. (Source: Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
As Monu came under attack, his gunners are said to have returned fire, shooting dead one of the attackers, Sahil. police said that Sahil hailed from Nepal. (Source: Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)