Supreme Court Advocate Rescued from Abduction in Mathura Amid Protests
Drama in Mathura: Supreme Court advocate abducted, police rescue him amid protests by 500 locals
The Indian Express
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Tensions escalated in Barsana, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India, as over 500 locals protested the alleged abduction of Supreme Court advocate Diwakar Sharma by former Nagar Panchayat chairman Baldev Chaudhary and his aides. Police intervened, rescuing Sharma and arresting 44 individuals involved in the incident.
- 01Supreme Court advocate Diwakar Sharma was allegedly abducted in Barsana, Mathura.
- 02Over 500 locals protested, demanding his release, leading to police intervention.
- 03Police rescued Sharma after forcibly entering a house where he was held captive.
- 04Baldev Chaudhary, the former Nagar Panchayat chairman, and 43 aides were arrested.
- 05The incident stemmed from a business dispute between Sharma and Chaudhary.
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On Sunday evening, tension erupted in Barsana, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, when Supreme Court advocate Diwakar Sharma was allegedly abducted by Baldev Chaudhary, a former Nagar Panchayat chairman, and his aides. The incident sparked protests from over 500 local residents demanding Sharma's release. Police responded by forcibly entering the house where Sharma was held, finding him alongside 43 aides of Chaudhary, all armed with batons. Following the rescue, the police arrested all 44 individuals and presented them in court, where they were remanded to jail on charges including abduction and attempt to murder. The conflict reportedly arose from a business dispute between Sharma and Chaudhary, who had previously partnered in property dealings. Following the abduction, Sharma claimed he was pressured to sign documents while in captivity. Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
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The incident highlights issues of safety and law enforcement in the region, raising concerns among local residents about their security and the handling of disputes.
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