Witness attacked by accused during hearing in Delhi's Karkardooma court

New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) A witness in a criminal case was allegedly attacked with a blade by the accused in the Karkardooma court on Monday, a source said.

The incident occurred when Special Judge Alok Shukla was hearing the case.

"The accused attacked the witness with a blade after having a heated exchange with him. The victim suffered injuries on his face and neck, following which the chowki police stationed inside the court premises rushed him to a hospital," said the source who witnessed the attack.

"There were bloodstains in the courtroom after the attack," he said.

The accused was in judicial custody in the criminal case. PTI MNR DIV DIV