Explosion at Lucknow Court premises, three injured, live bombs detected

Lucknow : Three people have been injured in an explosion at the Lucknow Court premises, with police detecting two more live bombs.

The lawyer identified as Sanjeev Lodhi, who also holds a post in the Lucknow Bar Association, suffered minor injuries in the attack.

Speaking to the media, Lodhi said: “I was attacked by people with pistols and bombs. I have suffered minor injuries but some more people are injured. I demand immediate security from the administration. If something happens to me, then the administration will be responsible.

“Also, I want to know how culprits were able to carry bombs inside the court premises even though security measures are in place.”

In the preliminary investigation, it has been learned that the attack is a result of a dispute between two groups of lawyers, police said.

The CCTV footage has been taken by the police and they are trying to identify the culprits in the matter.