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TopicUmesh Pal

Topic: Umesh Pal

Umesh Pal murder: Slain gangster Atiq Ahmed’s lawyer arrested near hotel in Lucknow

Apart from Atiq and Ashraf, Vijay Mishra also represented gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. He had called the killings of Atiq & Ashraf a 'political conspiracy'.

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.

Who is Guddu Muslim, ‘bomb specialist’ Atiq’s brother mentioned moments before being shot dead

One of the accused in Umesh Pal murder case & close aide of Atiq Ahmed, Guddu Muslim is absconding and is believed to be hiding with Atiq's wife, Shaista Parveen.

Silence envelopes Chakia colony in Prayagraj ahead of Atiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf’s burial

Locals in Prayagraj are divided over how they feel about Atiq Ahmed & brother Ashraf’s killing. Some say Atiq was a ‘product of govt’, others say his ‘bad karma’ caught up to him.

‘It was over in 30 seconds’ — eyewitnesses recall fatal attack on Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf in Prayagraj

Recalling fatal attack on Atiq Ahmed & brother Ashraf, eyewitnesses say the three assailants didn't run after opening indiscriminate fire and instead surrendered to the police.

‘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.

‘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.

Umesh Pal murder: Atiq Ahmed’s son among 2 killed in ‘encounter’, UP Police say foreign-made arms found

While ADG STF, Amitabh Yash, confirmed the deaths of Ahmed's son, Asad, & his 'accomplice', Ghulam, he did not reveal details of the circumstances leading to the encounter.

Atiq Ahmed gets life for 2006 abduction — former MP’s 1st conviction in 130 cases over 44 years

Ahmed was convicted by Prayagraj MP/MLA court for 2006 abduction of Umesh Pal, a witness in BSP MLA Raju Pal’s 2005 murder. Umesh was murdered last month.

On Camera

Ursula von der Leyen’s Indian clothes vs Trudeaus? It’s cultural appreciation not performance

In the Trudeaus’ case, the spectacle distracted from the diplomatic agenda, whereas von der Leyen’s look enhanced the moment.

India’s looking at 14 million metric tonnes of e-waste by 2030, recycling can’t keep up—NITI Aayog

Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.