In a shocking case, newly-elected president of Uttar Pradesh Bar Council Darvesh Yadav was shot dead in Agra Civil Court premises as a felicitation ceremony on her election was underway. Yadav was the first woman president of UP Bar Council and was elected to the position only two days ago. Senior police officials reached the court premises and have started an investigation in the matter. "President of UP Bar Council Darvesh Yadav was shot dead by her associate Manish Sharma during an event in Agra court premises today. Bar Council of India condemned the murder and demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation for Yadav's family by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Source: dna June 12, 2019 11:53 UTC