Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf have been shot useless in presence of the police and media by three shooters final evening. According to stories, the shooters got here within the guise of media individuals and have been having a mic and digital camera with them. While Atiq and Ashraf died on the spot, police nabbed the three attackers on the spot and they’re being grilled by the particular group of the Uttar Pradesh police. The assault occurred when the police personnel have been escorting the 2 criminals to a medical school in Prayagraj for a checkup.
According to stories, the shooters revealed their motive throughout the enquiry. The three shooters claimed that they needed to turn out to be a giant and well-known mafia and thus select the way in which to kill Atiq in presence of police and media. However, an official assertion from the police is awaited. All three attackers are resident of Uttar Pradesh and have a prison historical past. Â
Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, each jailed in Prayagraj, have been in handcuffs after they have been killed in full view of digital camera crews round 10 pm. The horrifying visuals have been circulated broadly on social media platforms and tv channels. The final rites of Ahmad’s son Asad, who was gunned down in a police encounter in Jhansi on April 13, have been carried out right here simply hours earlier than the taking pictures.
Briefing reporters concerning the incident, Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj, Ramit Sharma mentioned the three assailants, who have been arrested instantly after the incident, had joined the group of media individuals who have been attempting to get sound bites from Ahmad and Ashraf. “In accordance with a mandatory legal requirement, Atiq Ahmad and Ashraf were brought to the hospital for a medical examination. According to preliminary information, three men posing as journalists approached them and opened fire. Ahmad and Ashraf were killed in the attack. The attackers have been held and are being questioned,” Sharma mentioned.
Police constable Man Singh was injured within the incident as a bullet hit his arm, the officer mentioned, including {that a} journalist was additionally harm after he fell throughout the commotion that adopted the taking pictures. Video footage confirmed a person thrusting a gun at Ahmad’s head as he talks to reporters and the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) MP collapsing. The footage additionally confirmed the three assailants firing on the brothers even after they’d fallen. (With company inputs)
