Lucknow Lawyer Fatally Attacked During Routine Court Commute
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the legal community, advocate Shoaib Kidwai was brutally attacked and killed while traveling to attend court proceedings in Barabanki. The tragedy unfolded on Friday as Kidwai was following his well-established routine of commuting from his Lucknow residence to the district court.
Years of Dedicated Legal Practice
According to his close associate and fellow advocate Vinod Pathak, Shoaib Kidwai had been residing in Lucknow's Mahanagar neighborhood with his wife and son for several years. Pathak provided detailed insights into Kidwai's professional life, revealing that the lawyer had been regularly attending the Barabanki district court for the past seven to eight years.
"He would typically depart from Lucknow around noon and return by 6pm," Pathak stated, emphasizing the consistency of Kidwai's schedule. This routine had become so predictable that colleagues and court staff recognized his daily pattern of travel between the two cities.
Family and Professional Background
Shoaib Kidwai's elder brother, Javed Ashraf, strongly defended his sibling's character and professional integrity. "He had been practicing law regularly for the past decade and had absolutely no involvement in criminal activities," Ashraf asserted, countering any potential speculation about the motive behind the attack.
Beyond his legal practice, Kidwai maintained connections to property near Barabanki town, though the exact nature of this association remains unclear. His dual connections to both Lucknow and Barabanki formed the backdrop of his daily professional life.
The Fateful Journey
On the day of the incident, Kidwai was reportedly traveling in his Baleno car to attend court as part of his established routine when the attack occurred. The violence interrupted what should have been another ordinary day of legal proceedings, transforming it into a tragedy that would devastate his family and colleagues.
Family's Heartbreaking Grief
The emotional aftermath of the attack was particularly devastating for Kidwai's family. Nearly two hours after the incident, his teenage son arrived alone at the postmortem house. Witnesses described the young man as inconsolable, breaking down repeatedly upon seeing his father's body. The scene highlighted the profound personal loss behind the headlines.
This violent attack on a practicing lawyer raises serious questions about safety for legal professionals traveling between cities for court work. As investigations continue, the legal community mourns the loss of a colleague while his family grapples with unimaginable grief.
