Days before he passed away, lawyer Ehtesham Hashmi was surronded, threatened by 300 lawyers in court
He was threatened in Indore Court premises for opposing bail to Bajrang Dal leader
New Delhi: Nearly two weeks before he passed away due to a heart attack on Thursday, Supreme Court lawyer and Human Rights activist Ehtesham Hashmi was surrounded and threatened by around 300 lawyers inside the Indore Court premises for appearing to oppose the bail application of a Bajrang Dal leader.
Hashmi, who was known for his vocal activism against the Hindutva forces, died due to heart attack on Thursday.
According to a report published in Newslaundry.com the apex court lawyer had been threatened in the Indore court on January 28. He was appearing for Mufti Sabir Ali who had lodged a complaint against Bajrang Dal leader Tanu Sharma for his derogatory remarks against Prophet during the protests of Bollywood movie ‘Pathaan’ on January 25.
“Hashmi was not in their good books as last year he secured bail for the Muslim bangle seller…they often used to say within their circles that Hashmi is a PFI agent…the next day, on January 28, around 300 lawyers gathered inside the court to lead an attack on Hashmi. They wanted to set an example so that no lawyer would dare to fight such cases…Sharma got bail…Hashmi stepped out under police protection,” a lawyer, who wished to remain confidential, told Newslaundry.
Speaking to Newslaundry himself, Hashmi had admitted to having been threatened inside the Indore court on January 27, adding that he had not been bothered but continued with the argument.
The advocate had said, “Next day, the court was packed with lawyers who had come in support of Tanu Sharma. Despite repeated orders of the judge to leave the court, they didn’t step out. I was alerted in advance by my sources that I might be attacked and had requested for police security. Police escorted me outside the court…I am thankful to Indore police.”
Hashmi, however, had sent a defamation notice to the Hindi daily, Dainik Bhaskar. “They ran a totally fake story by indirect reference to me. How can they run news without verifying it?” asked Hashmi.
The advocate had been actively providing legal aid to survivors of instances of anti-Muslim violence. In 2022, he had secured bail for a Muslim bangle seller, who had been thrashed by the Hindutva activists and arrested by the Madhya Pradesh Police.
He had also been a part of several fact-finding committees, the latest being the panel that visited Tripura and Ujjain, which witnessed anti-Muslim violence.
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Dharm Samvad at Maha Kumbh resolves to establish Sanatan Vedic nation
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 26 (PTI): The two-day religious dialogue organised under the auspices of Shri Panchdashanam Juna Akhara concluded on Sunday with a resolution to establish a Sanatan Vedic nation.
The event saw Juna Akhara's chief patron, Mahant Hari Giri Maharaj, pledging support to Mahamandaleshwar Yati Narsinghanand Giri in all his struggles for the protection of Sanatan Dharma.
Udita Tyagi, secretary of the Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati Trust, said thousands of saints and devotees participated in the event. Responding to Yati Narsinghanand Giri's call, they took an oath to dedicate their lives to the cause of Sanatan Dharma and the realisation of a Sanatan Vedic nation, she said.
Swami Narendranand Saraswati presided over the Dharm Samvad (religious dialogue), which expressed deep concern over the alleged persecution of Hindus worldwide due to alleged Islamic jihad.
He urged the Hindu community to raise their voices and take action for the rights and protection of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Senior saints of Juna Akhara have closely observed Yati Narsinghanand Giri's actions. Under the guidance of Mahant Hari Giri Maharaj, president Mahant Prem Giri Maharaj and spokesperson Mahant Narayan Giri Maharaj, they resolved to support Yati Narsinghanand Giri in his ideological battle against "Islamic jihad", Tyagi said.
Prominent saints, including Jagadguru Paramhansacharya Maharaj, Mahendranand Giri, Mahamandaleshwar Annapurna Bharti and Mahamandaleshwar Jai Ambanand Giri, shared their perspectives during the dialogue.
