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Topic: Atiq Ahmed

Atiq, brother Ashraf gunned down — A timeline of events since Umesh Pal’s murder

Umesh Pal's murder in February this year brought Atiq Ahmed under UP government lens again. He was also convicted for the first time in Pal's abduction case.

‘Nahi le gaye toh nahi gaye’: Atiq Ahmed’s last words before being shot dead in Prayagraj

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, both history sheeters, were shot dead in Prayagraj while in police custody.

‘Totally reduced to dust’: Atiq Ahmed on his life — from a dreaded gangster to MP, and then in jail

Atiq Ahmed, the gangster-turned-politician who was first convicted only last month, despite 130-odd cases against him, was gunned down late Saturday night.

Atiq Ahmed & brother Ashraf buried at Kasari Masari graveyard in Prayagraj day after fatal attack

Atiq Ahmed & brother Ashraf were shot dead by three assailants while in police custody Saturday. Their bodies were sent for post mortem and handed over to family Sunday evening.

Three people have been arrested, say police after Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf were shot dead

Moments before their killing, the duo, accused in the Umesh Pal murder case, were speaking to the media while being taken for a medical. Their murder was captured on camera.

Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf shot dead in Prayagraj

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, both history sheeters, were shot dead in Prayagraj while in police custody. 

‘No dust marks, empty pistol’: Retd IPS seeks NHRC probe into Asad-Ghulam ‘encounter’ by UP STF

In letter to NHRC, IPS (retd) Amitabh Thakur has raised 12 points of suspicion over 'encounter killing' of Atiq Ahmed’s son Asad & his aide Ghulam.

‘Encounter’ killings on the rise since Yogi became CM, says Urdu press on Asad Ahmed shooting

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh Police's killing of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's son Asad Ahmed in an 'encounter' made the front pages of the Urdu newspapers...

‘Tomorrow they may say he was Osama aide’: Atiq Ahmed’s lawyer after cops tell court about his ‘ISI links’

UP Police told court Ahmed in statement admitted to links with ISI & Lashkar and explained how Umesh Pal murder was 'plotted in jail'. Lawyers say 'police version' not admissible in court.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.