In a shocking incident, a lawyer was reportedly found dead inside a district court in Shahjahanpur.

The deceased lawyer has been identified as Advocate Bhupendra Pratap Singh. A countrymade pistol was also recovered from near his body. One person has been arrested who has reportedly confessed to the crime.

Heavy police forces were deployed to pacify the situation. Lawyers at the court premises allege massive lapse in security.

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