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crime2 years ago

Police Discover Blood Stains and Weapons in Atiq Ahmed's Office

Bloodstains and a knife were found inside the partially demolished office of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, who was shot dead earlier this month. The police are investigating the matter, and CCTV footage will also be examined. Additionally, a two-member judicial commission has been constituted to probe the killing of Atiq Ahmed's son Asad in an encounter in the state. Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead by men posing as mediapersons on April 15 night while being taken for a medical examination in Prayagraj.

crime2 years ago

The Hunt for Atiq Ahmed's Wife: A Mother on the Run

Shaista Parveen, wife of former MP and gangster Atiq Ahmed, has been named as an accused in the Umesh Pal murder case and is currently on the run. Shaista, who joined the Bahujan Samaj Party in January, has been accused of running Atiq's business by proxy and coordinating with the attackers in the murder. Police have also alleged that she provided weapons to the shooters and collected them after the crime. Shaista's family has left their homes as police conduct raids to trace her.

crime2 years ago

Controversy Surrounding Atiq Ahmad's Murder and Police Handling

Five UP cops, including an SHO, have been suspended for alleged lapses that allowed three assassins to shoot dead gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in front of TV cameras outside a Prayagraj hospital. The special investigation team (SIT) probing Atiq and Ashraf's murder in custody questioned all five cops before the decision to suspend them was taken. The SIT is likely to recreate the crime scene as part of the continuing investigation.

crime2 years ago

Controversy Surrounding Atiq Ahmad and Ashraf Killings Leads to Police Suspensions and Crime Scene Recreation

Five UP cops, including an SHO, have been suspended for alleged lapses that allowed three assassins to shoot dead gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in front of TV cameras outside a Prayagraj hospital. The special investigation team (SIT) probing the murder questioned all five cops before the decision to suspend them was taken. The SIT is likely to recreate the crime scene as part of the continuing investigation.

crime2 years ago

Unanswered Questions Surrounding Atiq Ahmed's Murder

One of the three shooters involved in the killing of mafia-tuned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed has revealed during police interrogation that they had procured ammunition from contacts of the 'Jitendra Gogi gang' in Delhi. The shooters wanted to be like gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and had planned to kill gangsters in court on April 13 itself. The Gogi gang had given them I-cards, a big camera, and the ID of an NCR channel to pose as journalists before killing both gangsters. The shooters are now getting much "respect" in jail and no one is asking them to do any work there.

crime2 years ago

Atiq Ahmed: From Arrogance to Tragedy - A Look at His Controversial Legacy.

Atiq Ahmed, a convicted criminal and politician, was killed along with his brother. Despite his horrific crimes, some have tried to whitewash his misdeeds and portray him as a "Robinhood." However, his past speeches show that he openly called for loot, executions, and murders, and hurled insults and expletives at opponents and rivals. He even threatened to seize the Prime Minister's and Chief Minister's chairs. His speeches also reveal his political clout and incitement of violence.

politics2 years ago

Yogi declares end to mafia terror in UP after Atiq's killing

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that mafia and professional criminals can no longer terrorize businessmen in the state, adding that UP guarantees the best law and order situation. Adityanath's remarks came after the recent killing of gangster turned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf on camera in Prayagraj town, which triggered a huge backlash and prompted the Opposition to demand his resignation citing the total collapse of law and order in the state.

crime2 years ago

The Rise and Fall of Atiq Ahmed: From Mafia Don to Political Demise.

Indian mafia don-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed was shot dead in front of a hospital in the city of Prayagraj. Ahmed, who was a former MP and convicted criminal, was accused of kidnappings, murders, extortion and land grabs. More than 100 cases were registered against him and he was said to be involved in as many more. The Uttar Pradesh state government has ordered an investigation, but the daring murder has unleashed a torrent of criticism from major local and national politicians who say it shows law and order has broken down there.

crimepolitics2 years ago

The Controversial Life and Death of Atiq Ahmed, Gangster-Turned-Politician.

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in public in Parayagraj along with his brother Ashraf by three assailants posing as reporters. Days earlier, his son, Asad, had also been killed in an encounter by the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force, along with his accomplice, Ghulam. Ahmed's life was marked by his beginnings in crime, entry into politics, foray into national politics, political downfall, and his involvement in various criminal cases.

crime2 years ago

Former Indian politician and brother shot dead on live TV in gang-related incident.

Former Indian politician Atiq Ahmed, who was convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead along with his brother while under police escort and speaking to reporters in Prayagraj. Three men posing as journalists quickly surrendered and were taken into custody. Ahmed's teenage son was shot dead by police days earlier. Dozens of cases, including kidnapping, murder and extortion, were registered against Ahmed over the past two decades. The incident has raised questions about how a man could be killed in front of the media and the police.

crime2 years ago

The Fall of Atiq Ahmed's Empire: A Timeline of Events.

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were gunned down in Uttar Pradesh, just a day after Atiq's son was killed in an encounter with the police. Atiq was a co-accused in the 2005 Raju Pal murder case and had been ensconced in Sabarmati jail in Gujarat until March. In the past couple of months, the UP government had cracked down on properties allegedly belonging to Atiq's aides, and several people linked to the Raju Pal case had been killed in encounters with the police. Atiq and two others were found guilty in the Umesh Pal kidnapping case and sentenced to life imprisonment on 28 March.

crime2 years ago

Gangster Atiq Ahmed and Brother Shot Dead in Uttar Pradesh

Gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother were shot dead at close range by three killers while being taken for a hospital check-up in Uttar Pradesh. The murder was caught on camera and the killers were immediately caught by the police. Atiq Ahmed had about 100 cases, including kidnapping and murder, filed against him. The incident comes just days after his son was killed in a police encounter. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has constituted a three-member judicial commission to investigate the matter.

crime2 years ago

The Rise and Fall of Gangster-Politician Atiq Ahmed and His Family

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was named in over 100 criminal cases and convicted in the Umesh Pal murder case, was shot dead along with his brother Ashraf. His son Asad Ahmed was killed in a police encounter two days prior. Atiq had sought police protection, which was denied by the Supreme Court. The anti-terror squad of Uttar Pradesh is likely to register a case against Atiq over “initial inputs of his Pakistan connection".