First Woman President of Uttar Pradesh Bar Council, Darvesh Yadav shot dead

The first woman President of the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council Darvesh Yadav has been shot dead by a fellow advocate, reports News Nation.

According to reports, she was shot by one advocate Manish inside the Agra district court premises. Later, the assailant shot himself and has been admitted in the hospital.

Yadav assumed charge as President of the UP Bar Council two days ago. She was attending a welcome ceremony when the incident happened.

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