A 22-year-old youth was beaten up by advocates on the district court premises on Monday. The victim has been admitted to Hamidia Hospital, where his condition was reportedly stable.
Police said the victim Halke Ram of Udaipura from Raisen district, had come to Bhopal district court for applying bail of his brother-in-law and sister-in-law. For the purpose, he approached advocates Hemendra Jain and Abhay Jain, who demanded `2000 as their fee. However, Halke requested them to take `500, as he did not have enough money. Halke told police that when he requested Hemendra Jain to take `500, he started abusing him and subsequently a group of advocates assembled and started beating him. After being thrashed, Halke fell unconscious and was rushed to JP Hospital, from where he was later referred to Hamidia Hospital. Police said Halke has received injuries in his legs, arms, head, chest and other part of the body. The police have registered a case against Hemendra Jain and Abhay Jain and investigation is on.