Two High Court lawyers tragically drowned after their car lost control and dipped into a pond in Lucknow. The victims were identified as Advocates Kuldeep Kumar Awasthi (40) and Shashank Singh (37). Despite efforts, they could not be rescued in time. The incident caused shock and grief among the legal community.
Lucknow: Two lawyers from the high court drowned after their car lost control and plunged into a pond in Lucknow, according to police reports on Saturday.
The deceased have been identified as Advocates Kuldeep Kumar Awasthi, 40, and Shashank Singh, 37, who served as a standing counsel and brief holder, respectively. A standing counsel represents the government in high court cases, while a brief holder assists in preparing legal documentation related to those cases.
The tragic accident occurred on Friday night when the car, with registration number UP 32 NE 1110, veered off course and sank in a pond located in the Chinhat police station area of Lucknow.
On Saturday morning, local residents alerted the authorities, leading police and firefighters to the scene to initiate a rescue operation. The submerged vehicle was retrieved from the pond, and the bodies of both lawyers were found during the recovery effort.
The police have sent the bodies for post-mortem examinations and have commenced an investigation into the incident.
The incident has deeply shocked the legal community in Lucknow and other places. Members of the Lucknow High Court Bar Association are saddened and have demanded an investigation into the accident. Many senior lawyers have asked the authorities to strictly follow road safety rules to avoid such incidents in the future.
The accident shows the urgent need to improve road safety in Lucknow and across India. Legal experts say that authorities should:
- Put proper road signs and barriers to stop vehicles from going off the road.
- Regularly check accident-prone areas for safety issues.
- Strictly punish those who break traffic rules under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The sad loss of Advocates Kuldeep Kumar Awasthi and Shashank Singh is a strong reminder of the importance of road safety and legal responsibility. While their families grieve, the incident also shows the need for better laws and road improvements to prevent such accidents. The legal community is demanding justice and stressing the role of law in keeping people safe and responsible.