In a recent incident at the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) office in Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad, a physical tussle between the female advocate and the male lawyer developed into a serious fight and resulted in injuries, becoming an internet sensation after being caught on the viral video.
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Incident Overview
पत्रकार महोदय, इस तरह अधूरी वीडियो पोस्ट करके गलत खबर नहीं लिखनी चाहिए। https://t.co/7myHnA7ysP pic.twitter.com/cNlnBfuq9v
— NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) February 12, 2025
The tussle occurred on February 12, 2025, when a scuffle between two advocates erupted in the SGST office. The quarrel was triggered by their unwillingness to represent clients. Today, multiple videos went viral, clearly showing how far the two have gone:
- In one video, the female lawyer is seen caught up with the collars of two men as she slaps and kicks them.
- Another video shows the male lawyer infuriated and attacking the female advocate, while some people trying to intervene.
- The fight left visible injuries on the female lawyer in time before authorities reached out to her.
Police Intervention and Statements
Law enforcement arrived at the SGST office after receiving news of the altercation and took both parties to the police station, where they registered their complaints against each other.
Nimish Patil, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Trans-Hindon), elaborated on the incident:
- Both advocates had come to attend the SGST office with their respective clients, where an argument intensified over their clients and came to blows.
- The police did intervene upon receipt of the information about the fight.
- Further inquiries will determine the next course of action.
Reactions and Implications
The incident has caused considerable concern in the legal fraternity and the general populace. The videos’ circulation has sparked lengthy debates on professional conduct and maintaining decorum in the legal circle.
Such an incident is not new; there have been many similar confrontations over the years. For instance, in October 2024, a massive clash happened at the Ghaziabad district court where lawyers clashed with police and caused damage to property and injury.
Conclusion
The fight that broke out in Mohan Nagar at the SGST office demonstrates how in dire need are strategies for the resolution of conflict in any profession. It also reiterates the need to uphold ethical standards and professionalism in law so that such incidents are averted in the future.
