Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf Ahmad were shot dead by unidentified men in Prayagraj on Saturday night. The assailants opened fire at Atiq and Ashraf while they were speaking to the media in presence of security personnel.
The shooting was caught on camera as mediapersons were following the duo being escorted to the hospital by the police for a medical checkup. At least two persons were seen firing from close range at Ahmad and his brother who fell to the ground, while the police soon overpowered the attackers.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, reported PTI quoting a senior police officer.
“We are looking into the incident. It is too early to say anything. We are yet to question the arrested men,” a police officer said.
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The incident occurred when the duo were being taken for the daily medical examination that has been mandated by the court while awarding their police remand.
The shooting comes days after Atiq’s son Asad Ahmad and an accomplice, Ghulam Mohammad, both wanted in the Umesh Pal murder case, were killed by UP Police in an alleged encounter in Jhansi.
Atiq and Ashraf were also accused in the Umesh Pal murder case.
