Ashraf, Atiq's murder: In Prayagraj, shooters posed as media representatives, and authorities are on high alert.

On April 15, gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed was shot to death in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. As he was being examined by a doctor, Atiq, who was under arrest, died. What we know thus far:

Ankush Pandey Ankush Pandey
Apr 15, 2023 - 17:30 Updated: Apr 15, 2023 - 17:48
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Ashraf, Atiq's murder: In Prayagraj, shooters posed as media representatives, and authorities are on high alert.

Atiq Ahmed, a gangster who became a politician, and his brother Ashraf were killed in Prayagraj. He was shot point clear. They were being taken to the MLN Medical College in Prayagraj for a medical examination when the firing occurred nearby.

               

WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR 

  • The UP Police immediately apprehended all three of the shooters who were responsible for Atiq and Ashraf's deaths, with Maan Singh, a police officer, suffering a minor injury.
  • Lavlesh Tiwari, Sunny Kaushik, and Arun Maurya have been identified as the three perpetrators of the crime.
  • The Police Commissioner said that all three of them were journalists who had come. He added that a member of the media was also hurt in the incident.
  • While they were interacting with the media, a forensic team reached the location where both were shot and killed.
  • Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, summoned ADG Law and instructed Prashant Kumar to leave the state following the unprecedented incident. The main clergyman is leading a significant level gathering.
  • An Uttar Pradesh Police constable supported a hand injury during the assault on Atiq Ahmed and his sibling Ashraf on Saturday.
  • The Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF) has reached the location.
  • Uttar Pradesh has issued Section 144, and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and additional forces have been stationed in the Prayagraj district nearby.
  • DGP RK Vishwakarma and different authorities arrived at the central pastor's home to brief the CM about the episode exhaustively.
  • The matter will be looked into by a judicial panel of three people. The chief minister directed the high-level investigation.
  • The ADG IG of each zone was instructed by DGP RK Vishwakarma to maintain constant surveillance in their sensitive districts. Police watching ought to be expanded in delicate road region of each and every area, according to the orders.
  • The DGP has been given permission by the chief minister to use a special charter plane to travel to Prayagraj.