Atiq-Ashraf Shot Dead; Opposition Demands CM Yogi’s Resignation

UttarPradesh: Uttar Pradesh gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were killed on Saturday night while they were being escorted by police for a medical check-up in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. (Watch Video) Ahmed was wanted in at least 100 criminal cases. Atiq and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead while they were interacting with the media. The assailants who killed gangster-turned-politician Ahmed and his brother Ashraf came in the guise of mediapersons with one of them even carrying a mic along with an ID. All three gunmen, identified as Lavlesh Tiwari, Sunny and Arun Maurya, surrendered before the police on the spot. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a high-level meeting immediately after the incident and constituted a three-member judicial panel to probe the killing of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf.

People celebrating killing of Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf are vultures, says Owaisi

After gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead in Prayagraj, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the incident a “cold-blooded murder” while adding that people who are celebrating this killing are “vultures”. 

Owaisi Demands Resignation Of CM Yogi Adityanath

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi today demanded the resignation of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and urged the Supreme Court to form a team and investigate the murder of Atiq Ahmed and his brother. “We also demand all police officers present there should be removed from service, said Owaisi.

Atiq-Ashraf Murder Case Live Updates: BJP In Uttar Pradesh Is Running The Government By Rule Of Gun, Alleges Owaisi

Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said that the BJP in Uttar Pradesh is not following the rule of law. “I have always been saying that BJP in Uttar Pradesh is not running the government by the rule of law but by the rule of gun,” AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf shot dead in Prayagraj.

I have always been saying that BJP in Uttar Pradesh is not running the government by the rule of law but by the rule of gun: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf shot dead in Prayagraj.

Atiq Ahmed Murder News Live Updates: Prayagraj DM, Police Commissioner Patrol Sensitive Areas
Prayagraj: DM and Police Commissioner’s convoy patrolling the area where Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead yesterday.

Prayagraj, UP: DM and Police Commissioner’s convoy patrolling the area where Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead yesterday.

Police Says Shooters Posed As Journalists Holding Camera, Mike
Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday said that shooters who killed mafia turned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf on Saturday night were posing as Journalists at the spot of the incident. “Shooters were posing as journalists. As Atiq reached for a check-up, they were surrounded by other journalists and got close to Atiq and his brother. One was having a camera and was posing as a cameraman. While one was roaming with a mike where it was written NCR. Third was assisting both,” police sources said.

Journalist’s 1st Hand Account Of Atiq Ahmed’s Killing

As the visuals of Atiq Ahmed’s killing went viral on social media, many had a compelling question in mind – if the visuals were scary enough to send chills down your spine, what would have happened to those who were at the spot? Ahmed (60) and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range by three men, posing as journalists, in the middle of a media interaction.

One of the journalists, Pankaj Shrivastava, who was present on the spot, has now shared a first-hand account of the events that took place out of Prayagraj hospital. The journalist, who works with news agency Press Trust of India, said that many journalists who were at the crime scene suffered minor injuries. “I was at the spot. We were asking questions to Atiq Ahmed when the incident took place. Suddenly, 3-4 men came from behind and started firing. At least 15-30 rounds were fired. One of my colleagues pushed me in order to save my life,”

As per reports, Atiq Ahmed’s second son Ali, who is lodged in Naini Central Jail, fainted after he heard the news of his father and uncle’s murder.

Atiq Ahmed Encounter: Congress Leader Condemns Atiq Ahmed’s Murder

This shows the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh. This looks like a big conspiracy. There must be a thorough probe and judicial inquiry into this and Uttar Pradesh CM must resign, says Rashid Alvi, Congress leader on Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf’s killing.

Bureau Report

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