Shivpuri lawyer shot dead outside court
Sanjay Kumar Saxena, a well-known civil lawyer, was shot and killed by unidentified attackers while riding his motorcycle to court in Shivpuri on Saturday, Feb 14, 2026.
The attack happened on a quiet stretch near Anand Sagar Temple.
Despite quick help from locals and another lawyer, Saxena couldn't be saved.
Police suspect premeditated murder, multiple teams investigating
Police believe the murder was planned, with multiple teams—including forensics—now investigating.
They're checking CCTV footage and looking into motives like land disputes or election rivalry.
Saxena's family says he had successfully represented a client and secured a favorable verdict, and that the losing party had allegedly issued repeated death threats, and the family has provided names of four suspects and alleged the murder was orchestrated by individuals from Sigdaua village.
Extra police have been deployed as tensions rise among lawyers and locals.