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LIVE Updates | Ahmed Brothers Laid To Rest In Prayagraj
Atiq Ahmed Murder Latest News: Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range by three men in Prayagraj on Saturday night.
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Atiq Ahmed assailants have criminal records
The three assailants, identified by the police as Lovlesh Tewari, Sunny Singh and Arun Maurya, have criminal records. The three had posed as journalists and joined a group of media persons after which they shot dead Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf from point-blank range while they were speaking to reporters in Prayagraj on Saturday night. Their families have said they have nothing to do with them. The police, that swung into action immediately after subduing the three shooters on the spot, are probing their background and criminal antecedents. Police officials said Lovlesh Tewari was jailed earlier as well. His father told the media that the family has nothing to do with him. Lovlesh visited home at times, and was in Banda five-six days back as well, the father said, adding that he was a wastrel and a drug addict.
"He is my son. We saw the incident on TV. We are not aware of the actions of Lovlesh nor do we have anything to do with this. He never lived here, and neither was he involved in our family affairs. He did not tell us anything. He came here five to six days ago. We have not been on talking terms with him for years. There is already a case registered against him. He was jailed in that case," said the father Yagya Tiwari. Sunny, who belongs to Kasganj, has 14 cases registered against him, and has been on the run since being declared a history-sheeter.
Atiq Ahmed Murer: Assailants used banned Zigana pistols, says FIR
The three assailants, who shot dead gangster-turned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, used highly sophisticated Zigana pistols which are banned in India. Zigana is a semi-automatic pistol produced by Turkish firearm manufacturing company TISAS. The production of the said pistols started in 2001 and is one of the first pistols in Turkey with an original design. Zigana pistols have a locked-slide short recoil operating mechanism with a modified browning-type locking system. These are illegal and banned in India. The price of these pistols is around Rs 6 to 7 lakh.
According to an FIR lodged in the murder of Atiq and his brother Ashraf, it is said that the two were coming out of a hospital after undergoing a medical check-up on Saturday night when they were surrounded by media.
I am shocked over Atiq Ahmad's murder: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed deep anguish over the murder of former MP Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in Uttar Pradesh and claimed that she is really "shocked" over the twin murder. "I am shocked by the brazen anarchy and total collapse of law & order in Uttar Pradesh. It is shameful that perpetrators are now taking the law in their own hands, unfazed by the police and media presence. Such unlawful acts have no place in our constitutional democracy," the chief minister said in a Twitter message on Sunday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the twin murder at Uttar Pradesh was also referred to by the West Bengal municipal affairs & urban development minister and the Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Firhad Hakim while addressing at a public rally at Suri in Birbhum district on Sunday afternoon.
Live Updates: Mamata Banerjee Hits Out At BJP Government Over 'Collapse Of Law & Order' In Uttar Pradesh
"I am shocked by the brazen anarchy and total collapse of law & order in Uttar Pradesh. It is shameful that perpetrators are now taking the law in their own hands, unfazed by the police and media presence. Such unlawful acts have no place in our constitutional democracy," said Banerjee.
Atiq-Ashraf Murder Live Updates: Shooter's Mother Says He Was Very Religious
A day after gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead in Prayagraj in full media glare, the mother of one of the assailants on Sunday said her son had a religious side to him. Speaking to ANI, mother of the arrested accused said, "Pata nahi uske naseeb mein kya likha tha (Don`t know what was written in his destiny).""He was deeply religious and would visit temples regularly for darshans. We have not talked to him since he left the house. His phone was also switched off," his mother added, turning emotional.
Live Updates: Heavy Security Across Pryagraj; Police Combing Lodges
According to reports, a heavy security has been deployed across Prayagraj while police is combing local logdges in search of any presence suspicious people. The postmortem of bodies of Atiq and Ashraf is underway. The body will be handed over to their relatives.
Live Updates | Congress Says It Should Be Collective Endeavour To Ensure Judicial System Is Honoured
Criminals should be given the harshest punishment but it should be under the law of the land and subverting the rule of law for any political purpose is dangerous for democracy, the Congress said on Sunday after gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead in Uttar Pradesh. It should be our collective endeavour to ensure that the judicial system and rule of law is at all times honoured in letter and spirit, Ramesh said.
Live Updates: Atiq Ahmed's Killers To Be Presented Before Magistrate Today
The three assailants, who were arrested after shooting dead gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, will be presented before the magistrate today. All three attackers were apprehended at the scene after they voluntarily turned themselves in. They have been kept in the custody of the police and questioned. As per the law, any criminal caught in this manner has to be presented before the remand magistrate within 24 hours.
Live Updates: Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf's Killer Was Addicted To Drugs, Reveals Family
Atiq Ahmed Murder Live Update: Mayawati Equates Ahmad's Killing With Umesh Pal Murder Case
BSP chief Mayawati said the killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in police custody in Prayagraj raises serious questions over the style of functioning of the Uttar Pradesh government. In a series of tweets, she said, "Now, instead of 'rule of law by law' in Uttar Pradesh, how appropriate is it that it becomes 'encounter Pradesh'? Something to think about...The shooting dead of Atiq Ahmad, who was brought from Gujarat jail and his brother Ashraf, who was brought from Bareilly jail last night in Prayagraj, in police custody, is just as heinous as the Umesh Pal murder case. It raises serious questions on the law and order of the UP government, and its style of functioning," she said.
Atiq Ahmed Murder Live Update: Priyanka Gandhi Says Criminals Should Be Punished As Per Law
Reacting to the killing of mafia Atiq Ahmed, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi, "The law of our country is written in the constitution, this law is paramount. The criminals should be given the harshest punishment, but it should be under the law of the land. Playing with or violating the rule of law and judicial process for any political purpose is not right for our democracy. Whoever does this, or gives protection to those who do this, should also be held responsible and the law should be strictly applied to him. It should be the endeavor of all of us that the justice system and the rule of law should be raised in the country."
Live Updates: 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".
Live Updates: 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.
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.
Live Atiq Ahmed Encounter Latest News: 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 News. Third was assisting both," police sources said.
Watch: 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," PTI journalist Pankaj Srivastava said on camera.
Atiq Ahmed Encounter News
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.
Atiq Ahmed Shot Dead: One police constable reportedly received bullet injury in the incident.
News Atiq Ahmed: Prohibitory orders under section 144, CrPC issued in all UP districts following former MP Atiq Ahmad's killing in Prayagraj, say Officials.
Atiq Ahmed encounter news: Section 144 of CrPC imposed in all the districts of Uttar Pradesh in the aftermath of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed's murder in Prayagraj, reports ANI.
Gangster Atiq Ahmed Shot Dead: Police conduct a flag march in Lucknow after the murder of Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf Ahmed in Prayagraj. Police security beefed up in several cities of Uttar Pradesh.
Atiq Ahmed Shot Dead On Camera: Additional forces called from neighbouring districts, cops take foot march in Prayagraj
Atiq Ahmed murder: Alert has been sounded across Uttar Pradesh, says Special DG, law and order, Prashant Kumar
Atiq Ahmad encounter latest news: Authorities suspend internet services in Prayagraj after the murder of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed by gunmen.
Atiq Ahmed latest news: At least 17 police personnel, assigned for Atiq and his brother Ashraf Ahmed's security, placed under suspension after the murder of the gangster while they were interacting with the media.
Atiq Ahmed death news: The district boundary of Prayagraj has been sealed after the murder of gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed.
Atiq Ahmed death: Section 144 has been imposed in Prayagrag, high alert issued. People in several areas have been instructed not to step out of their residences.
Atiq Ahmed news: Forensic team present at the spot where gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead while interacting with media.
Actor Swara Bhasker condemns Atiq Ahmed's killing in police custody. She tweeted, "An extra judicial killing or an encounter is not something to be celebrated. It signals a state of lawlessness. It signals that the State agencies have depleted credibility because they are acting like or enabling criminals. This is not strong governance, this is anarchy."
Atiq Ahmed Encounter Live: A thorough investigation will be conducted into gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed murder. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who chaired a high-level meeting after the Atiq Ahmed murder, has constitued a team to probe the case.
Atiq Ahmed news latest: Senior police officials including special DG law and Order Prashant Kumar summoned at CMs office.
Breaking: High alert issued in Prayagraj following the murder of gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed. Incidents of stone pelting reported in some areas.
Atiq Ahmed encounter news: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav condemn the murder of gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed in police custody.
"Crime has reached its peak in UP and the morale of the criminals is high. When someone can be killed by firing openly amid the security cordon of the police, then what about the safety of the general public? Due to this, an atmosphere of fear is being created among the public, it seems that some people are deliberately creating such an atmosphere," the SP chief tweeted.
Atiq Ahmed shot dead on camera: As per reports, total 22 rounds have been fired on Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed by the gunmen.
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi condems Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf Ahmed's killing in police custody. He shared a series of tweets:
Atiq Ahmed latest news: One mediaperson received injury as she fell on the ground after the shooters opened fire at Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf Ahmed.
As per police, the assailants were dressed up as mediapersons and tried to take statements of Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf Ahmed, before they opened fire at the gangster-brothers.
As per reports, the three assailants have been identified as Luvlesh Tiwari, Arun Maurya and Sunny. It is being speculated that Atiq and Ashraf Ahmed's murder could be a revenge murder of lawyer Umesh Pal, who was a prime witness in several cases. He was shot dead in Prayagraj's Sulem Saray area on February 24.
Atiq Ahmad encounter: Visuals from the crime scene
Atiq Ahmad encounter: Three persons have been arrested.
As per reports, more than a dozen rounds of bullets were fired on gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf Ahmad while they were interacting with the media. The Uttar Pradesh Police recovered several empty cartridges from the crime scene.
A senior police officer told PTI three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred just two days after Ahmad's son was gunned down in a police encounter in Jhansi.
High-level meeting underway at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's residence. DGP, ADG also present in the meeting.
Atiq Ahmed Encounter News: Who Killed Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed
As reported by a few media channels initially, Atiq Ahmed was not killed in an encounter, but by members of a rival gang while he was interacting with media. The three men who allegedly killed Atiq and his brother surrendered in front of police in presence of a few national media channels. The accused have been identified as Lavlesh Tiwari, Sunny and Arun Maurya.
Uttar Pradesh: Moment when Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead while interacting with media.
Not An Encounter
As reported by some media channels, Atiq Ahmed killing is not a police encounter. The mafia turned politician has been killed in an attack by assailants.
Atiq Ahmed Shot-Dead
Uttar Pradesh gangster Atiq Ahmed was killed today. He was being taken for a medical check-up in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Along with Atiq, his brother Ashraf Ahmed was also killed, the agency said in a Tweet.
Atiq Ahmed Latest News Live Updates: 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.