A shocking and unprecedented violent incident unfolded on a Saturday in the Nabarangpur district of Odisha. Inside the Jharigaon JMFC court premises, a woman launched a brutal assault using an iron rod against a magistrate, an assistant public prosecutor, and a security guard. This sudden and violent attack triggered absolute chaos across the entire judicial complex, leaving everyone present in a state of panic. All three victims sustained severe injuries during the rampage and had to be rushed immediately to a medical facility for urgent treatment.
Iron Rod Smuggled Inside a Bag
The accused woman behind this brazen assault has been officially identified as Sanmati Majhi. According to preliminary findings, the woman had carried a bag into the court complex where she had cleverly concealed an iron rod. Reports indicate that a dowry harassment and domestic violence case involving this woman had been ongoing in the same court. Just a few days prior to this violent episode, the recording of evidence and testimonies in her legal case had successfully concluded. On Saturday afternoon, the woman arrived at the court premises and aggressively demanded to meet Magistrate Smita Lakra.
Escalation Leading to the Brutal Assault
Upon her arrival, the woman insisted on speaking directly with Magistrate Smita Lakra. Court staff members attempted to calm her down and directed her to first consult with Assistant Public Prosecutor Pradip Patnaik. It is alleged that upon being redirected, the woman flew into an uncontrollable rage and instantly pulled out the iron rod from her bag, striking the assistant public prosecutor. The sudden aggression caused immediate panic throughout the building. When Magistrate Smita Lakra stepped forward in an attempt to intervene and rescue the prosecutor, the attacker turned her aggression toward the judge and assaulted her as well.
Security Guard Injured and Security Concerns Raised
During the chaos, security guard Minaketan Gantayat attempted to overpower and stop the aggressive woman, but he too fell victim to the assault and sustained injuries. Assistant Public Prosecutor Pradip Patnaik suffered the most critical wounds and was promptly shifted to a hospital for emergency medical intervention, where his condition remains delicate. The magistrate and the security guard also suffered physical injuries during the ordeal. The fact that an individual managed to carry an iron rod deep inside a court complex and assault three people has raised severe questions regarding the overall safety protocols and security arrangements within judicial premises.
