5 Facts About Gangster's Son Who Was Gunned Down By UP Police
The duo was wanted for the murder of Umesh Pal, a key witness in the 2005 murder case of BSP MLA Raju Pal.
Here are five facts about Asad Ahmed:
- Asad Ahmed is one of the five sons of former MP Atiq Ahmed. His brother Ali Ahmed surrendered before a court in July last year. His other brother Mohammad Umar surrendered a month later in connection with the abduction of a businessman.
- Asad Ahmed had a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head for his involvement in the Umesh Pal murder case.
- He had reportedly taken charge of his father's gang after the surrender of his two brothers.
- Asad Ahmed was studying law at a private college in Lucknow.
- Asad Ahmed was headed to Madhya Pradesh on a bike with Ghulam when the two were intercepted and shot dead by the UP Police. According to police, Asad and Ghulam fired at them first “with the intent to kill”.
