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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’.

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.

Did Atiq Ahmed help save UPA govt in 2008? Book claims he did, but Parliament records say otherwise

UPA faced trust vote in July 2008 after Left withdrew support over Indo-US nuclear deal. Records show that Atiq Ahmed, then an SP MP, defied his party whip to vote against govt.

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Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

A war in the Gulf, a crisis in Gujarat’s Morbi: India’s ceramics capital counts the cost

Morbi makes 80-90% of India’s ceramic exports. The West Asia conflict has cut its propane supply, shutting 200 factories and threatening 400 more—along with 9 lakh livelihoods.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.