Viral letter in the name of Ali Ahmed urges Muslims to not vote for SP and BJP
1 year, 7 months ago

Viral letter in the name of Ali Ahmed urges Muslims to not vote for SP and BJP

Op India  

In Uttar Pradesh, body elections are scheduled for next month, and political parties are hard at work preparing for it. Ali Ahmed is the son of the deceased mafia don Atiq Ahmed and is currently lodged in Naini Jail in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. In the letter, Ali Ahmed purportedly accused Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav of being just as complicit in the plot to assassinate his father Atiq Ahmed and uncle Ashraf Ahmed as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The letter further claimed that the Uttar Pradesh police are now on the lookout to encounter Atiq Ahmed’s wife Shaista Praveen. Uttar Pradesh police have shifted their focus to tracing slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed’s absconding wife Shaista Parveen, who has not yet surrendered.

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Ayodhya rape case: BJP delegation meets victim's family amid political spat
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayodhya rape case: BJP delegation meets victim's family amid political spat

India TV News  

A Bharatiya Janata Party delegation led by Rajya Sabha MP Baburam Nishad on Sunday met family members of the rape victim in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. SP 'protecting rapists', says Keshav Maurya BJP senior leader and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya accused the Samajwadi Party of "protecting rapists" after its chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded a DNA test of …

A year of Atiq-Ashraf killing: Prayagraj police remains on alert; force deployed at Kasari Masari graveyard
8 months, 1 week ago

A year of Atiq-Ashraf killing: Prayagraj police remains on alert; force deployed at Kasari Masari graveyard

Hindustan Times  

Prayagraj police remained on alert on Monday, on the completion of one year of the sensational murders of mafiosi-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Khalid Azeem aka Ashraf. On April 15, 2023, Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead by three armed assailants while being escorted to Motilal Nehru Divisional hospital by the police near Shahganj police station …

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, son Abdullah Azam acquitted in 2019 attempt to murder case
1 year ago

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, son Abdullah Azam acquitted in 2019 attempt to murder case

Hindustan Times  

A special sessions court here on Saturday acquitted Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam in a 2019 attempt to murder case while upholding their seven-year sentence in a four-year-old forgery case. Samajwadi leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam. Special Sessions Judge Vijay Kumar granted Azam Khan, his son and two other relatives relief in …

House of slain gangster Atiq Ahmed's sister attached by police in Meerut
1 year ago

House of slain gangster Atiq Ahmed's sister attached by police in Meerut

Op India  

On 11th December, Uttar Pradesh Police attached a house in Meerut that belongs to slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed’s sister Ayesh Noori and her husband Akhlaq, an official said. Following Umesh Pal’s murder, his wife filed a complaint which prompted the Police to register a case against Atiq Ahmed, his brother Ashraf, their family members, and others. On Saturday, a team …

Youth held for threat call claiming Dawood gang tasked him to kill Modi, Adityanath
1 year, 1 month ago

Youth held for threat call claiming Dawood gang tasked him to kill Modi, Adityanath

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Mumbai police have arrested a man for making a threat call to their control room, claiming that he was given a contract by fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim's gang members to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, an official said on Wednesday. He was earlier arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police for making …

ISIS 'Amir' in India arrested: Read about Wajihuddin Ali Khan and his terror links
1 year, 1 month ago

ISIS 'Amir' in India arrested: Read about Wajihuddin Ali Khan and his terror links

Op India  

In India, the infamous terrorist outfit Islamic State has faced a significant setback. The action taken by the UP ATS has thus proved true the report by OpIndia, which revealed that Wajihuddin Ali Khan holds the position of the chief of ISIS in India, referred to as ‘Amir’ by members of the organisation. From an overground worker to an Amir …

UP: Slain gangster Atiq Ahmed's sons released from juvenile home | VIDEO
1 year, 2 months ago

UP: Slain gangster Atiq Ahmed's sons released from juvenile home | VIDEO

India TV News  

Both sons of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed were released from juvenile home in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Monday, officials said. The duo had been sent to the juvenile home by the police after the murder of Umesh Pal, a prime witness in the BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case. Ehjam’s name appeared in Umesh Pal murder case Ehjam Ahmed's name …

Who is Saddam arrested by UP STF in Delhi and how is he linked with Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf?
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is Saddam arrested by UP STF in Delhi and how is he linked with Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf?

India TV News  

The Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday arrested an aide of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed from Malviya Nagar in New Delhi. Abdul Samad alias Saddam, is the brother-in-law of Ashraf, who was the brother of gangster Atiq Ahmed. According to police, Saddam, who was also carrying a bounty of Rs one lakh on his head, is …

Gangster Atiq Ahmed's lawyer Vijay Mishra arrested in Umesh Pal murder case
1 year, 4 months ago

Gangster Atiq Ahmed's lawyer Vijay Mishra arrested in Umesh Pal murder case

India TV News  

The lawyer of slain gangster Atiq Ahmed was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case. Last month, police filed their charge sheet against eight accused in the Umesh Pal murder case. According to news agency ANI, the arrested has been made on the basis of the statement of Khan Saulat Hanif and mobile …

Atiq Ahmed's Sister Moves SC, Seeks Probe Into 'Connected Deaths' of Family
1 year, 5 months ago

Atiq Ahmed's Sister Moves SC, Seeks Probe Into 'Connected Deaths' of Family

The Quint  

Months after gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were gunned down, while in police custody in Uttar Pradesh, their sister Aisha Noori has moved the Supreme Court seeking a probe headed by a retired judge or or an “independent agency” into the ‘state- Noori has also sought a probe into the death of her nephew and Atiq’s son …

Sanjeev Maheshwari murder case: 2 Lucknow police teams formed to probe killing, ascertain motive
1 year, 6 months ago

Sanjeev Maheshwari murder case: 2 Lucknow police teams formed to probe killing, ascertain motive

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow police have formed two teams to probe the murder of gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari alias Jeeva, 48, even as investigators are focusing on ascertaining the motive of the assailant, Vijay Yadav alias Anand Yadav, 26, in executing the crime. Joint commissioner of police Upendra Kumar Agarwal at a media briefing on the murder of gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari alias Jeeva, …

When Atiq Ahmed nodded at someone moments before getting killed
1 year, 7 months ago

When Atiq Ahmed nodded at someone moments before getting killed

Op India  

On April 15, gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead while they were being taken for a medical examination. Police have now made a shocking claim that Atiq Ahmed had planned an attack on himself when he was in the custody of Uttar Pradesh police. On that fateful day, moments before the murder, Atiq Ahmed appeared …

Atiq Ahmed planned attack on himself, but got double-crossed? UP Police sources say it may be possible
1 year, 7 months ago

Atiq Ahmed planned attack on himself, but got double-crossed? UP Police sources say it may be possible

Op India  

Days after mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed was shot dead by three assailants in Prayagraj, police have made a shocking claim that Atiq Ahmed had planned an attack on himself when he was in the custody of Uttar Pradesh police. Following these revelations, the police are probing if the three shooters Arun, Lavlesh, and Sunny who gunned down Aitq Ahmed and his …

'Atiq Ahmed conspired to attack self, designated shooter Guddu Muslim to task': Police's claim
1 year, 7 months ago

'Atiq Ahmed conspired to attack self, designated shooter Guddu Muslim to task': Police's claim

India Today  

In a big claim by police in the killing of Atiq Ahmed, officials have said that the slain gangster-turned-politician had conspired to attack himself while he was in the custody of Uttar Pradesh Police. Reasoning that Atiq Ahmed was aiming at escaping an encounter with the police and that he had designated his henchman and sharpshooter Guddu Muslim to carry …

Highlights: SC Questions UP Govt on Atiq Ahmed's Death; Sisodia Denied Bail
1 year, 7 months ago

Highlights: SC Questions UP Govt on Atiq Ahmed's Death; Sisodia Denied Bail

The Quint  

The Supreme Court on Friday, 28 February, questioned the Uttar Pradesh government with regard to the killing of ganster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf. The court asked the UP government for a "comprehensive affidavit" on the steps taken to probe the killings that took place in Prayagraj on 15 April. As per Livelaw, it also sought information on the …

SC asks UP govt a record of steps taken in custodial deaths in Atiq Ahmed case
1 year, 7 months ago

SC asks UP govt a record of steps taken in custodial deaths in Atiq Ahmed case

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a directive to the Uttar Pradesh government, calling for a comprehensive affidavit of the actions taken and injuries sustained in the case of the custodial deaths of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmad. The bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Dipankar Datta was hearing a public interest litigation plea by Advocate Vishal …

Atiq Ahmed Killing: Yogi-led UP Govt Files Caveat Urging SC to Hear its Side Before Passing Order
1 year, 7 months ago

Atiq Ahmed Killing: Yogi-led UP Govt Files Caveat Urging SC to Hear its Side Before Passing Order

News 18  

In the case of mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf’s killing in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, urging it to hear the state’s side before passing an order on the matter. The plea, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, has also sought an inquiry into the 183 encounters that have taken place …

UP Police find bloodstains, knife at Atiq Ahmed’s partially demolished office
1 year, 7 months ago

UP Police find bloodstains, knife at Atiq Ahmed’s partially demolished office

Live Mint  

Days after his death, Uttar Pradesh police officials have found bloodstains and a knife in the partially demolished office of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed. "I have examined myself, bloodstains, the knife was found near the staircase and next to the kitchen Atiq's office. Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead by men posing as mediapersons on April 15 night …

UP: Bloodstains, knife found at Atiq Ahmed's office in Prayagraj
1 year, 7 months ago

UP: Bloodstains, knife found at Atiq Ahmed's office in Prayagraj

Deccan Chronicle  

Prayagraj : Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday found bloodstains inside the partially demolished office of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed in Prayagraj who was shot dead earlier this month. "I have examined myself, bloodstains, the knife was found near the staircase and next to the kitchen Atiq's office," Satyendra Prasad Tiwari, Prayagraj Additional Commissioner of Police. Moreover, on Sunday, the Uttar …

Al-Qaeda vows to avenge the death of Atiq Ahmed in Eid message
1 year, 8 months ago

Al-Qaeda vows to avenge the death of Atiq Ahmed in Eid message

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Indian division of Al-Qaeda has threatened to avenge the death of slain mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother, calling them “martyrs”. AQIS issued a seven-page magazine to deliver its message on Eid-ul-Fitr where it also vowed to “liberate Muslims.” “We shall stay in the hand of the oppressor— be it in the White House or the prime …

Atiq Ahmed killers are part of 'terror cell', illicit children of Nathuram Godse: Asaduddin Owaisi
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed killers are part of 'terror cell', illicit children of Nathuram Godse: Asaduddin Owaisi

India TV News  

Atiq Ahmed killings : All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen President Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday said the three men who killed former MP Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in police custody were part of a terror cell. The MP wanted to know from the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh why the UAPA was not invoked against the assailants in Atiq Ahmed's …

'Opposition got Atiq Ahmed-Ashraf killed because...': Yogi Adityanath's minister makes big claim
1 year, 8 months ago

'Opposition got Atiq Ahmed-Ashraf killed because...': Yogi Adityanath's minister makes big claim

India TV News  

Fearing that gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf might reveal secrets, the opposition parties got them killed, alleged Uttar Pradesh minister Dharampal Singh. Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range by three men posing as journalists in the middle of a media interaction on the night of April 15 while police personnel were escorting …

Al-Qaeda threatens attack on India over Atiq Ahmad murder
1 year, 8 months ago

Al-Qaeda threatens attack on India over Atiq Ahmad murder

Live Mint  

Terror outfit Al-Qaeda and it's Indian counterpart Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent have threatened to attack India over the murder of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad on live television last Saturday in Uttar Pradesh. Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf was murdered on 15 April, footage of which was captured on live television on news cameras outside a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. …

Atiq Ahmed killing: Slogans raised in praise of slain gangster-politician near Patna mosque | WATCH
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed killing: Slogans raised in praise of slain gangster-politician near Patna mosque | WATCH

India TV News  

Atiq Ahmed killing: A week after the sensational murder of mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district, slogans were raised in praise of the slain gangster near Patna mosque on Friday. In a video, a section of the crowd can be seen chanting slogans in praise of the slain men and denouncing Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Bahrain MPs defend the slain dreaded gangster Atiq Ahmed
1 year, 8 months ago

Bahrain MPs defend the slain dreaded gangster Atiq Ahmed

Op India  

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead in front of a hospital in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on 15 April. During a discussion on Atiq Ahmed’s murder in Parliament, the Bahraini politicians called it an act of ‘Hindu extremism’, and asked for diplomatic action against India. “Former legislator Atiq Ahmed, one month earlier complained that his life …

SIT recreates Atiq Ahmed's murder scene at the same place in Prayagraj : Watch
1 year, 8 months ago

SIT recreates Atiq Ahmed's murder scene at the same place in Prayagraj : Watch

Op India  

On Thursday, April 20, the Special Investigation Team formed to probe the murder of Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf recreated the crime scene as part of its ongoing investigation. Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead while being taken for a medical checkup on 15th April 2023 at around 10:40 pm. #WATCH | Members of the …

Atiq Ahmed's Case is a Symptom of Deeper Malady that Plagues Body Politic—Criminalisation of Politics
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed's Case is a Symptom of Deeper Malady that Plagues Body Politic—Criminalisation of Politics

News 18  

On February 24, Umesh Pal, a key witness in the Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Raju Pal murder case that took place in 2005, was shot dead in broad daylight. Apart from this proclamation, he also accused Samajwadi Party of “nurturing mafia” dons like Atiq Ahmed whose son was the prime accused in the murder of Umesh Pal and was killed …

Atiq Ahmed assassination: Shooters wanted clout in crime world, linked to Gogi gang, Lawrence Bishnoi
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed assassination: Shooters wanted clout in crime world, linked to Gogi gang, Lawrence Bishnoi

Op India  

One after the other, shocking revelations are being made concerning the shooting of mafia brothers Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf Ahmed. It has now been reported that Sunny Singh, one of the three shooters who gunned down the dreaded gangster brothers on April 15, has told the police that they procured firearms used in the crime from their contacts in the …

Atiq Ahmed murder case: SIT recreates crime scene, Shaista still at large | Here's what happened so far
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed murder case: SIT recreates crime scene, Shaista still at large | Here's what happened so far

India TV News  

Atiq Ahmed murder case: The sensational assassination of mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother continues to make headlines even after almost a week of the incident which occurred on April 15. STF team detains shooter Lavlesh's friends Meanwhile, the STF team also detained three friends of Lavlesh Tiwari, the main accused in the sensational killing, from Banda railway station on …

Atiq Ahmed murder: Politicising it will only help Yogi Adityanath
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed murder: Politicising it will only help Yogi Adityanath

Times of India  

A lot has been written about the sensational murder of don Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, UP on April 15. But we must also move beyond specific incidents like the Umesh Pal murder or the Atiq murder and take a holistic view of the politics-crime nexus. Why are criminal elements like Atiq and Ashraf given tickets by …

Atiq Ahmed killing: Shooter makes BIG revelation during interrogation, tells police about murder's motive
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed killing: Shooter makes BIG revelation during interrogation, tells police about murder's motive

India TV News  

Atiq-Ashraf killings: Days after killing mafia-tuned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed, one of three shooters made some big revelations during the police interrogation. Due to its NCR connection, the Gogi gang had given I-cards, a big camera and the ID of an NCR channel to shooters who posed as journalists before killing both gangsters. Atiq-Ashraf killing It …

Atiq Ahmed: Backlash over ‘breakdown in rule of law’ after former MP and brother gunned down live on TV in India
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed: Backlash over ‘breakdown in rule of law’ after former MP and brother gunned down live on TV in India

The Independent  

The killing of a former Indian MP Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf on live television has led to severe backlash against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party by the opposition. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee who heads the Trinamool Congress Party expressed “shock” at “the brazen anarchy and total collapse of law and order in Uttar Pradesh”. “The Chief …

Atiq Ahmed killing: Shooters shifted to Pratapgarh Jail
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed killing: Shooters shifted to Pratapgarh Jail

Op India  

The three assailants who gunned down Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed on the night of April 15, have been shifted from Prayagraj’s Naini Central Jail to the Pratapgarh district jail on Monday. “All three shooters, Arun Maurya, Sunny Singh and Lovelesh Tiwari, are under threat of attack behind bars, owing to which they have been shifted to a …

Atiq Ahmed’s lawyer claims ‘secret letter’ being sent to CJI, UP CM
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed’s lawyer claims ‘secret letter’ being sent to CJI, UP CM

Live Mint  

A secret letter written by Atiq Ahmad is now being dispatched to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. While speaking about the secret letter, Atiq Ahmad's lawyer Vijay Mishra said, “That letter in a sealed envelope is neither with me nor sent by me. I don't know the contents of the letter” Ahmad …

Atiq Ahmad's letter in sealed envelope being sent to CJI, UP CM, says his lawyer
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmad's letter in sealed envelope being sent to CJI, UP CM, says his lawyer

Deccan Chronicle  

Prayagraj : A letter by Atiq Ahmad with instructions to send it to the Uttar Pradesh chief minister and the chief justice of India in case of his death is being dispatched to them, the slain gangster-turned-politician's lawyer said on Tuesday. Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range by three men posing as journalists in …

'If murdered…': Atiq Ahmad's mystery letter sent to Yogi Adityanath, CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 8 months ago

'If murdered…': Atiq Ahmad's mystery letter sent to Yogi Adityanath, CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

A letter by Atiq Ahmad - the gangster-politician shot dead in the custody of Uttar Pradesh Police - is on its way to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, his lawyer said Tuesday morning. News of the dispatch of Atiq Ahmad's letter comes a day after Mishra told news agency ANI the gangster-politician's brother Ashraf - …

Atiq Ahmed's wife letter to CM Yogi Adityanath surfaces; makes big claims on husband, Umesh Pal
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed's wife letter to CM Yogi Adityanath surfaces; makes big claims on husband, Umesh Pal

India TV News  

Atiq Ahmed's killing: Three days after gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother were shot dead by three shooters in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a letter of gangster's wife Shaista Parveen has surfaced which she had written to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In her letter, Shaista alleged that senior cops under the orders of a minister were conspiring to kill Atiq Ahmed …

Media reports claim Ali, son of deceased gangster Atiq Ahmed hospitalised after injuring self in Naini jail, police deny
1 year, 8 months ago

Media reports claim Ali, son of deceased gangster Atiq Ahmed hospitalised after injuring self in Naini jail, police deny

Op India  

Media reports had suggested that Ali Ahmed, the son of deceased gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, had injured himself after repeatedly hitting his head on the wall of his prison cell. Screengrab of the news report about Ali Ahmed’s hospitalisation However, the police have rubbished media reports about Ali Ahmed’s hospitalisation. While speaking about the matter to ANI, DG Prison Office informed, …

Atiq Ahmad's killers transferred to Pratapgarh District Jail over 'administrative' reasons
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmad's killers transferred to Pratapgarh District Jail over 'administrative' reasons

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday transferred Lavalesh Tiwari, Sunny Singh and Arun Maurya, the three shooters who killed gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad on Saturday, have been transferred from Prayagraj’s Naini Central Jail to Pratapgarh District Jail. Atiq Ahmad, wanted in more than 100 cases including the murder of lawyer Umesh Pal, was shot dead along with his brother Ashraf while …

Another plea filed in SC seeking CBI inquiry into Atiq Ahmed's killing
1 year, 8 months ago

Another plea filed in SC seeking CBI inquiry into Atiq Ahmed's killing

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A letter petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Police. The letter petition has been moved by retired IPS officer Amitabh Thakur who has sought the Supreme Court to issue direction to the …

Nitish Kumar takes a swipe at UP on Atiq Ahmad’s murder; BJP hits back
1 year, 8 months ago

Nitish Kumar takes a swipe at UP on Atiq Ahmad’s murder; BJP hits back

Hindustan Times  

Calling the killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf unfortunate, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said action must be taken against such killings. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said that the police should have taken care of their security. Reacting on the same, Bihar BJP president Samrat Choudhary said that Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were killed …

Crime to politics: Atiq Ahmad’s chequered life story
1 year, 8 months ago

Crime to politics: Atiq Ahmad’s chequered life story

Hindustan Times  

Atiq Ahmad was already gaining notoriety in erstwhile Allahabad when the 1989 assembly elections were announced in Uttar Pradesh. Using the political churn in the region that decade, Ahmad had quickly established himself in the world of organised crime, using his fief to dictate local land deals, contracts and real estate developments. That reign ended on Saturday evening in a …

\"Bihar has better law and order than Uttar Pradesh\": Jitan Ram Manjhi
1 year, 8 months ago

\"Bihar has better law and order than Uttar Pradesh\": Jitan Ram Manjhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna : After gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, former Chief Minister of Bihar Jitan Ram Manjhi said that Bihar has better law and order than the BJP-ruled state. Earlier on Saturday, hours after the murder of the duo, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the Prayagraj incident …

Atiq Ahmed killing: 3 assailants shifted to Pratapgarh District Jail from Prayagraj
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed killing: 3 assailants shifted to Pratapgarh District Jail from Prayagraj

India TV News  

Atiq Ahmed Killing: The three assailants Sunny, Lavlesh Tiwari and Arun Maurya who shot dead the notorious gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shifted to the Prayagraj Central Jail to the Pratapgarh District Jail. One of the sons of Atiq Ahmad is currently lodged in the Prayagraj Central Jail in Uttar Pradesh. Ali is completely healthy Ali, the …

Plea in Supreme Court for probe into killings of Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf & 183 encounters in UP since 2017
1 year, 8 months ago

Plea in Supreme Court for probe into killings of Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf & 183 encounters in UP since 2017

India TV News  

A plea, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari in the Supreme Court, on Sunday sought an inquiry into the 183 encounters that have taken place in Uttar Pradesh since 2017. The plea also sought a constitution of an independent expert committee headed by a former apex court judge to probe killings of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf. Uttar Pradesh …

Western media and the whitewashing of gangster Atiq Ahmed
1 year, 8 months ago

Western media and the whitewashing of gangster Atiq Ahmed

Op India  

A day after the assassination of Atiq Ahmed in Prayagraj city of India, western media publications in their coverage laid more emphasis on the political career of the gangster than his criminal background. In its report published on Sunday, Reuters not only referred to Atiq Ahmed as a ‘former Indian lawmaker’ but also made passing remarks about his criminal history. …

Atiq Ahmad's three killers sent to 14-day judicial custody by Prayagraj magistrate court
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmad's three killers sent to 14-day judicial custody by Prayagraj magistrate court

Hindustan Times  

The three killers of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf Ahmad were sent to 14-day judicial custody by remand magistrate, Prayagraj on Sunday. Meanwhile, Atiq's and Ashraf's bodies have been brought to Kasari Masari graveyard - their native village located in the old city area of Prayagraj - where they will be buried. The Ahmad brothers were killed on …

Atiq Ahmed killing | Three accused sent to 14-day judicial custody
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed killing | Three accused sent to 14-day judicial custody

The Hindu  

A court in Prayagraj on April 16 sent three accused who killed gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Khalid Azim alias Ashraf to 14 days’ judicial custody. The accused — Lavlesh Tiwari, 22, Arun Maurya, 18, and Sunny Purane, 23 — opened fire on the former MP Atiq and his brother near the entrance of the Moti Lal Nehru Mandaliya …

Atiq Ahmed admitted to having links with ISI, LeT; arms procured used in Umesh Pal murder, says FIR
1 year, 8 months ago

Atiq Ahmed admitted to having links with ISI, LeT; arms procured used in Umesh Pal murder, says FIR

The Hindu  

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. As per an FIR registered at the Shahganj police station, Ahmed admitted to having links with the Inter-Services Intelligence and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Meanwhile, the three …

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