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Arunachal Cong chief condemns attempted attack on CJI

Itanagar, Oct 7 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bosiram Siram has strongly condemned the reported attempt to attack the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice B R Gavai in the Supreme Court premises.
Terming the incident as “unprecedented, shameful, and abhorrent,” Siram stated that such an act is a direct assault on the dignity and independence of the judiciary, undermining the very foundation of the rule of law.
He emphasized that the judiciary serves as the guardian of the Constitution and democracy, and any attempt to intimidate or harm its highest authority must be dealt with utmost seriousness.
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