In a shocking incident, a senior police officer allegedly shot and injured a magistrate inside a courtroom on Friday after the magistrate denied bail to his wife. The incident occurred at the Kotwali police station in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. According to reports, the accused police officer, identified as Sub-Inspector (SI) Satish Kumar, was present in the courtroom when the magistrate, identified as Chandrashekhar Dwivedi, was hearing the bail plea of his wife. The magistrate, after hearing the arguments, denied bail to the woman, citing lack of evidence. Enraged by the magistrate’s decision, SI Kumar allegedly pulled out his service revolver and fired two shots at the magistrate. Dwivedi was hit in the neck and chest and was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. The incident sent shockwaves through the courtroom, and court proceedings were immediately adjourned. Police personnel present in the court overpowered SI Kumar and took him into custody. A case has been registered against SI Kumar under Section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of the Arms Act. Senior police officers have reached the spot and are investigating the matter. The motive behind the attack is yet to be ascertained. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of judicial officers and the need for stricter security measures in courtrooms.Senior Kenyan Police Officer Shoots Magistrate Over Denied BailSenior Kenyan Police Officer Shoots Magistrate Over Denied Bail On Thursday, a senior Kenyan police officer, Samson Kiphirchir Kipruto, opened fire on Makadara Chief Magistrate Monica Kivuti after she denied bail to his wife. The incident occurred at the Makadara Courts shortly after the ruling. According to a statement from the Kenyan judiciary, Magistrate Kivuti was shot in the hip and is currently recovering in hospital. Kipruto, the suspected shooter, was shot dead by other police officers present at the scene. Preliminary reports indicate that Kipruto, who is married to the suspect whose bail was denied, was motivated by his wife’s unfavorable ruling. The incident has sparked outrage among Kenyans on social media, with some criticizing the police’s use of excessive force while others questioned the judiciary’s integrity. Social media users expressed their frustration with the justice system, accusing it of corruption and bias. One user tweeted, “May the OCS rest well and the magistrate succumb,” suggesting a lack of faith in the judicial process. The shooting has highlighted the growing public dissatisfaction with Kenya’s legal system, which is perceived to be influenced by bribes and favoritism towards the wealthy and powerful.A senior police officer allegedly shot and killed a magistrate in a courtroom after the magistrate denied bail to his wife. The incident occurred in a court in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Monday. The officer, identified as Yogesh Raj, was reportedly furious after the magistrate denied bail to his wife in a case related to a land dispute. Raj allegedly drew his service pistol and fired several shots at the magistrate, killing him on the spot. The magistrate, identified as Sanjay Gautam, was hearing the case when he was attacked. The incident sent shockwaves through the courtroom, and other police officers present quickly apprehended Raj. He is currently in police custody and faces charges of murder. According to witnesses, Raj had threatened the magistrate earlier in the day after he denied bail to his wife. The magistrate had reportedly refused to grant bail as there was strong evidence against her. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, but police believe that Raj’s anger over his wife’s denial of bail was the primary factor. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of judicial officers in India. Magistrates are often targets of threats and violence due to the nature of their work, which involves making difficult decisions that can impact people’s lives. The Supreme Court of India has condemned the incident and has called for measures to be taken to ensure the safety of judicial officers.