Delhi court firing: Woman shot told debarred lawyer she would double his money

According to the top police official, the woman, identified as M Radha, had taken money from the attacker in the pretext of doubling it.

UPDATE | Police catch man who shot woman, lawyer at Delhi's Saket court

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): A woman sustained injuries during a firing incident at Saket Court, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

The woman who was shot at by a debarred lawyer at Delhi's Saket court complex on Friday is facing several cases of fraud, Chandan Chowdhary, DCP, Delhi Police told reporters, as quoted by news agency ANI. According to the top police official, the woman, identified as M Radha, had taken money from the attacker in the pretext of doubling it, related to which an FIR was filed against her in December last year.

“An FIR was registered in December in which the victim of today's incident is accused. The woman had taken money from the person (shooter) on the promise of doubling it, both of them had come to the court related to the matter. Several other cases of fraud are also lodged against the woman,” Chowdhary said.

“The accused escaped via the canteen back entry after firing 4-5 rounds. There is no law and order at the scene and teams have been formed to nab the accused,” said DCP South.