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New Delhi:
Atiq Ahmed, the Uttar Pradesh gangster who faced at least 100 criminal cases, and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead on camera while they were being taken for a medical check-up in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Saturday.
Here are the updates on the big story:
Request In Supreme Court Seeking Probe In UP Gangster, Brother's Killing
A day after gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead under police escort, a plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Sunday seeking the constitution of an independent expert committee headed by a former Supreme Court judge to probe the killings.
The plea, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, also sought an inquiry into the 183 encounters that have taken place in Uttar Pradesh since 2017. Read more
Bodies Of Atiq Ahmed, Brother Taken To Burial Ground After Post-MortemThe bodies of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Khalid Azeem alias Ashraf were handed over to the family members after post-mortem on Sunday for performing the funeral rites.
Former Judges, Top Cop In Judicial Commission To Probe Atiq Ahmed Killing
The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday constituted a three-member judicial commission to probe into the killing of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Khalid Azeem alias Ashraf.
The commission will be headed by high court judge (retired) Arvind Kumar Tripathi, and retired judge Brijesh Kumar Soni and former DGP Subesh Kumar Singh will be its members, officials said here. Read here
Atiq Ahmed, Brother Ashraf To Be Buried In Native UP VillageA day after Umesh Pal murder case accused Asad, who fell to police bullets, was buried at the Kasari Masari graveyard here, two more graves were dug on Sunday for his father - gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad - and uncle Asraf.
How Atiq Ahmed's Key Vote In 2008 Helped Save UPA Government
Six criminal-politicians, including Atiq Ahmad who was shot dead Saturday, were furloughed from different jails in just 48 hours with little fanfare in 2008, with a book on "Baahubalis" claiming their votes were crucial to save the embattled UPA government and India's civil nuclear deal with the US.
The Opposition had brought a no-confidence motion against the Manmohan Singh dispensation and at stake was his United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and the nuclear deal. Read here
Atiq Ahmed Had Admitted To Having Links With Pakistan's ISI, Lashkar-e-Taiba
Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was shot dead along with his brother at point-blank range, had admitted during questioning by police that he had links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, according to an FIR.
Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was shot dead along with his brother at point-blank range, had admitted during questioning by police that he had links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, according to an FIR.
Atiq Ahmed Killing: Internet Blackout, No Action Against Cops - 10 FactsThe shocking murder of Atiq Ahmed in front of TV cameras, and surrounded by cops, has sent the administration scrambling to tighten security arrangements. Internet has been snapped in some areas, and the Chief Minister is holding high-level meetings.
Atiq Ahmed Case Latest: Murder Case At 18, 5-Time MLA, Mafia Boss: The Making Of 'Dreaded' Atiq AhmedMafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed's killing is perhaps Uttar Pradesh's most shocking incident in years given the clout he enjoyed, particularly in eastern Uttar Pradesh, even from prison.
Atiq Ahmed Murder: Asaduddin Owaisi Demands Yogi Adityanath's ResignationAlleging that the BJP was running the government in Uttar Pradesh by "rule by gun" and not rule of law, Mr Owaisi said this had been continuing ever since the BJP government was formed in 2017.
Mic In Hand, Guns Tucked In: How Atiq Ahmed's Killers Planned His MurderThe killers arrived in Prayagraj two days ago and stayed at a lodge.
UPDATE: The three shooters, who were arrested after shooting Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, will be presented before a magistrate today.
BJP has turned India into a mafia republic.
- Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) April 16, 2023
I will say it here, I will say it abroad, I will say it everywhere because it is the truth.
2 men in custody shot dead in front of a zillion policemen & cameras - this is the death of the rule of law.
Gangster's Killers History-Sheeters, Families Say They Were Not In TouchAll three have criminal records, sources said. Their families have said they have nothing to do with them.
3 Attackers Posed As Journalists, Identified As Lovlesh, Sunny And Arun Maurya
The three attackers have been identified by the police as Lovlesh, Sunny and Arun Maurya. They came posing as journalists and shot Ahmed and his brother Ashraf at point-blank range while they were speaking to reporters in Prayagraj.
Killers Of Gangster Atiq Ahmed, Brother Identified. Here's What We KnowThree men have been arrested for the sensational murder of Uttar Pradesh gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother while being escorted by the police late Saturday.
Sitaram Yechury Targets "Encounter Killings, Bulldozer Politics" After Atiq Ahmed's Killing
Jungle Raj under BJP Yogi govt in UP.
- Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) April 15, 2023
It's USP: Encounter killings, Bulldozer politics & patronising criminals.
Enforce rule of law; apprehend perpetrators & punish them stringently.https://t.co/jesSAgTuMA
Stay Alert: Yogi Adityanath Instructs Cops In Meeting After Gangster's Killing
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a late-night meeting instructed the state police officers to be on high alert and ensure law and order are maintained across the state after mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and brother Ashraf were shot dead in Prayagraj.
"UP CM Yogi Adityanath has instructed Police officers to be on alert, ensure peace, law and order are maintained in the state and the public doesn't face any trouble," according to the Chief Minister office's statement.
In this regard, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also appealed to the public to avoid paying attention to rumours about the incident. Read more
#WATCH | UP: Police patrolling in Mathura after the incident of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf shot dead pic.twitter.com/GQPqTZ5tDw
- ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) April 15, 2023
"Anyone Who Will See The Video...": Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief Jayant Chaudhary
"Nobody is sympathising with Atiq Ahmad because a criminal should be punished. But anyone who will see this video will question if we are a democracy. Every criminal has the right to be heard in court and be convicted there. But you can see they were killed in police custody in the open," Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief Jayant Chaudhary said.
The Uttar Pradesh police conducted a flag march in Lucknow's Husainabad after Atiq Ahmed, his brother's killing. Large gatherings have been banned in the state.
#WATCH | UP: Police conducts flag march in Lucknow's Husainabad after the incident of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf shot dead pic.twitter.com/PkNQmS24Vi
- ANI (@ANI) April 15, 2023
Vijay Mishra, the lawyer of the murdered gangster, told NDTV that someone from a crowd of people fired at Atiq Ahmed and his brother from close range. Mr Mishra said he was standing beside them when they were shot dead.
Section 144 has been imposed in the entire state of Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister Yogi Minister has taken cognisance of the situation and has constituted a three-member judicial commission to probe the killing of Atiq Ahmed, his brother.
"Perfect Example Of Law And Order Failure": Asaduddin Owaisi
"Atiq and his brother were killed while in police custody and were handcuffed. Slogans of JSR were also raised. Their murder is a perfect example of Yogi's big failure of law and order. Those celebrating encounter-raj are equally responsible for this murder," AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi tweeted.
The Uttar Pradesh police have issued an alert for the entire state, sources said.
The alleged shooters were masquerading as journalists, the police said.
One police constable and one journalist have been injured in the incident and the bodies of Atiq Ahmed and his brother have been sent for post mortem.
Following the death of Atiq Ahmed and his brother, section 144 has been imposed In Prayagraj and large gatherings have been banned. Internet services have been suspended in the region as well.
Video: Moment When Gangster Atiq Ahmed Was Shot Dead From Close RangeGangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother, flanked by several policemen, were interacting with reporters when a hand appeared out of nowhere and shot the two in the head. The men, who were handcuffed, collapsed right there, showed a video from the scene.
UP Minister's Cryptic "Sin, Virtue" Tweet As Gangster Atiq Ahmed Shot DeadGangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother were shot dead while they were speaking to media in police custody, soon after a UP minister tweeted about "sin and virtue".
On Camera, Gangster Atiq Ahmed Shot Dead In Presence Of Cops
Visuals of the incident show Atiq Ahmed and his brother walking while talking to reporters when someone shoots the gangster on the head. The next moment his brother is also shot dead. Read here
Visuals of the incident show Atiq Ahmed and his brother walking while talking to reporters when someone shoots the gangster on the head. The next moment his brother is also shot dead. Read here
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav condemned the killing and criticised the Yogi Adityanath government over the lack of rule of law.
उप्र में अपराध की पराकाष्ठा हो गयी है और अपराधियों के हौसले बुलंद है। जब पुलिस के सुरक्षा घेरे के बीच सरेआम गोलीबारी करके किसीकी हत्या की जा सकती है तो आम जनता की सुरक्षा का क्या। इससे जनता के बीच भय का वातावरण बन रहा है, ऐसा लगता है कुछ लोग जानबूझकर ऐसा वातावरण बना रहे हैं।
- Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) April 15, 2023
Vijay Mishra, the lawyer of the murdered gangster, told NDTV that someone from a crowd of people fired at Atiq Ahmed and his brother from close range. Mr Mishra said he was standing beside them when they were shot dead.
