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TopicAtiq Ahmed killing

Topic: Atiq Ahmed killing

‘Atiq-Ashraf murders were inevitable, call to not shoot killers correct’ — UP panel clean chit to cops

In its report, judicial panel set up by Yogi govt says the murders, carried out when the two were in police custody, couldn't be ‘result of premeditated conspiracy of state or police’.

Atiq Ahmed’s sister moves SC, seeks probe into ‘encounter killings’ of brothers and nephew

The plea filed by Aisha Noori called the killings 'state-sponsored' and sought probe by a retired judge of the top court or an independent agency.

How were Atiq-Ashraf killed in police custody? SC asks UP govt to file ‘comprehensive affidavit’

Bench of justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Dipankar Datta issue direction on petition filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari seeking independent inquiry into killing that was telecast live.

Court defers hearing surrender plea of Atiq’s sister Ayesha, accused in Umesh Pal murder

The hearing was deferred by the chief judicial magistrate's court in Prayagraj Monday, after the city's Dhoomanganj police failed to file a report in response to Ayesha Noori's plea.

Did Guddu Muslim backstab Atiq? ‘Bomb specialist’s’ history with old bosses sparks speculation

UP Police have launched manhunt for Guddu Muslim, 'bambaaz' in the Umesh Pal murder case who Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf mentioned moments before death.

Stop making Atiq Ahmed a Muslim hero. He was no Robin Hood for us

Media outlets and politicians like Owaisi are attempting to downplay Atiq's criminal record and highlight his religious identity as a Muslim.

Rogue cops a threat to criminal justice. Don’t idolise them: Ex-IPS officer Meeran Borwankar

At a Delhi event, ex-IPS officer Meeran Chadha Borwankar said people tend to justify the actions of such police personnel and conflate aggression with bravery.

‘Wrote shayaris about him’ — BJP targets Congress Karnataka star campaigner Imran Pratapgarhi on Atiq ‘links’

The Congress had Wednesday included Pratapgarhi's name in a list of 40 star campaigners for the party ahead of next month's assembly elections in Karnataka.

Blood on camera turns news channels into revellers. Atiq’s murder gets non-stop coverage

Hindi and English news channels replayed Atiq Ahmed’s murder on live TV for over 72 hours, in slow-motion shots too. Nothing was blurred, except perhaps the line of decency.

Be horrified by reaction to Atiq Ahmed killing. But stop calling Indians bloodthirsty fools

The public has lost faith in the ability of the legal system. It is convinced that because powerful criminals will never face justice, it is easier and quicker to bump them off.

On Camera

AI integration for military is risky business. Combat monopoly must remain with soldiers

The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.