Attacks on lawyers: HC pulls up police for trying to shield accused

The Delhi High Court today came down heavily on Delhi Police for trying to shield people involved in the arson attacks on the properties of lawyers in the national capital, saying the agency adopted a "brilliant strategy" to save the accused.

The high court said it was "extremely pained" to see the manner in which the matter was being dealt with by the special cell of Delhi Police and added, "We searched earth to heaven to book these persons, but you are trying to save them?