Patiala court violence: 'Ring-leader' lawyer Vikram Chauhan to finally appear before police

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 24 2016 | 11:22 AM IST

Lawyer Vikram Chauhan, who was seen brazenly leading the attacks on scribes and students outside the Patiala House Courts, will appear before the Delhi Police on Wednesday.

Speaking to ANI, Chauhan said that he would present himself before the police, who have already issued multiple notices for him.

Chauhan will be heading for the Tilak Marg Police Station, where an FIR was lodged against him.

Earlier, lawyers Yashpal Singh and Om Sharma, who had joined Chauhan in the assault, presented themselves before the police.

Sharma was arrested but was quickly released on bail.

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Groups of lawyers led by Chauhan had thrashed journalists and JNU students and teachers on February 15 and repeated their act on February 17 against Kumar and some journalists, in open defiance of Supreme Court instructions.

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First Published: Feb 24 2016 | 11:13 AM IST

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