Etah advocates to expand strike

Members of Etah Bar Association who are on strike since May 3 demanding withdrawal of cases against 40 advocates for allegedly assaulting a police officer today decided to continue and expand their agitation.
In a resolution passed by the Etah Bar Association yesterday, the advocates have decided to seek cooperation of fellow advocates in other districts, Satya Prakash Sharma, Etah Bar Association president said.
The police are playing withlaw and order, Sharma said, adding the administration has paid no attention.
A delegation of advocates met the SSP AK Tipathi in this connection who said he would look into the matter.

On Thursday, 40 advocates were booked for allegedly assaulting a police officer when they were protesting the handcuffing of an advocate.