MHA to prepare SOPs for safety of journalists following Atiq Ahmad's murder
According to the sources, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Ministry of Home Affairs, will be preparing the standard operating procedure. The step is being taken after three assailants posing as journalists killed Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj Saturday night while they were speaking to reporters, they said. Key Points
Economic Times2 held for ‘facilitating’ meeting with ex-MLA in jail
A native of Prayagraj, Ashraf has 52 cases, including murder, against his name, a police officer said. Police are trying to verify whether those who visited the jail to meet Ashraf have any links with Umesh Pal's murder. “There are many more suspects in the case. Investigation is on,” SHO Kumar said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAtiq Ahmed shooters: Trio with criminal history who wanted to make it big in crime world
Three small-time shooters gunned down Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf on Saturday night while being taken for medical tests in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. All three youths have several criminal cases lodged against them. Read on to know about the trio. Key Points
India TodayGuddu Muslim...: This is what Atiq Ahmed's brother's last words meant
On April 15, gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead while they were being taken for a medical test. "Guddu Muslim..." were the last words Ashraf spoke before getting shot. Key Points
India TodayI'll be killed in 2 weeks: Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf claims threat by senior officer
Gangster Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf was shifted to Bareilly jail on Tuesday. He has claimed he was threatened by a police officer, who said he would be killed in two weeks. Key Points
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Atiq Ahmed's shooter Sunny believed to have links with gangster Sundar Bhati
Sunny is one of the three shooters involved in the murder of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj on Saturday night. Sunny is believed to have links with notorious gangster Sundar Bhati. Key Points
India TodayAtiq's brother Ashraf met 8 people at Bareilly jail for final plan on Umesh Pal's murder
Brother of jailed don-turned-politician former Lok Sabha MP Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf, met eight people at Bareilly jail on Feb 11 for 2.5 hours to execute Umesh Pal murder plan. Key Points
India TodayRuckus at Prayagraj court as UP Police seeks 14-day remand of Atiq Ahmed
Prayagraj Police sought a 14-day custody remand of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf for questioning. Atiq’s lawyer Nisar Ahmad said that they would oppose the police remand. The hearing of the case is underway. Key Points
India Today'Don't move me out of jail': Gangster Atiq Ahmed's brother fears for his life, moves court
Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf has appealed to a court against being moved out of Bareilly jail where he is imprisoned. This comes after an accused in the Umesh Pal murder case was on Monday killed in an encounter with UP Police. Key Points
India TodayAl-Qaeda threatens attacks on India over Atiq Ahmed's murder
In its propaganda magazine, Al-Qaeda praised gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf as "martyrs". The terror group has threatened attacks on India over the UP gangster's murder. Key Points
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Bodies of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad, brother Ashraf taken to burial ground after post-mortem
The bodies of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Khalid Azeem alias Ashraf were handed over to the family members after post-mortem on Sunday for performing the last rites. The bodies of Ahmad and Ashraf were taken to the Kasari Masari graveyard in an ambulance, in which an elderly person of the family was also seen. Key Points
Economic TimesMorale of criminals is high : Akhilesh Yadav after Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf shot dead
Crime has reached its peak in UP and the morale of the criminals is high. When someone can be killed openly despite being surrounded by a security cordon, one can imagine the state of the general public. Due to this (alleged encounter killings), an ambience of fear is being created among the public. It seems that some people are deliberately creating such an ambience, tweeted Akhilesh Yadav in Hindi. Key Points
Economic TimesTaken for medical, Atiq and brother shot dead
Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead in police custody outside a hospital in Prayagraj. The assailants, possibly masquerading as reporters, were overpowered and detained. Ahmad?s son was killed two days earlier in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh Police. The deaths sparked political backlash and allegations that the state administration had staged the shootout. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesSupreme Court reschedules plea seeking independent probe into Atiq Ahmed’s murder
A Bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said the Atiq Ahmed case is one among several being rescheduled for a later date after five judges have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Key Points
The HinduAtiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf killed: Here is what we know so far
The shooting of Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf was caught on camera as mediapersons had been following the duo. Here is what we know about the shooting so far. Key Points
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'Main baat Guddu Muslim...': Atiq Ahmad, brother shot dead as they were speaking
'Main baat Guddu Muslim...': Atiq Ahmad, brother shot dead as they were speaking | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAtiq Ahmed buried, shooters sent to custody, Oppn targets Yogi govt: All that happened
Atiq Ahmed's body, along with that of his brother Ashraf's, was buried in their village in Prayagraj after post-mortem examination. Their killers were sent to judicial custody. Here's all that happened today. Key Points
India TodaySafran ready to transfer tech for making fighter jets in India: Indian Ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf
India's Ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf, provided insights into the ongoing discussions between India and Safran regarding the Shakti jet engine deal. The focus is to align the engine specifications with India's future fighter jet requirements. The deal aims to go beyond technology transfer and delve into design, metallurgy, and other critical elements. Safran has expressed willingness for 100% technology transfer. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia examining Afghan Embassy's communication on closing down: Sources
The development comes amid Ambassador Farid Mamundzay being out of India for many months. It is learnt that he is currently in London. He was appointed by the previous Ashraf Ghani government. Key Points
India TodayAtiq's shooters presented before UP court as cops seek remand
The three assailants, who shot dead gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj last week, were produced before a CJM court here on Wednesday morning. Security has been tightened outside the court premises. Key Points
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UP police intensifies security in Prayagraj; internet services shut, Section 144 imposed
Prohibitory orders under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been issued in all districts of Uttar Pradesh to prevent any untoward incident. Internet services remain shut in Prayagraj district as part of the security measures. Key Points
FinancialexpressThese were the last words of Atiq Ahmed before he was shot dead
When asked about giving a statement, Atiq said, "Statement on what?" Atiq Ahmed further added, “Nahi le gaye to nahi le gaye.” Brother Ashraf was speaking when the first bullet aimed at Atiq Ahmed's head was heard. Key Points
India TodaySection 144 imposed in all districts of Uttar Pradesh after Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf shot dead
Days after Atiq Ahmed's son Asad was killed in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, the mafia-turned-politician and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were killed on Saturday while being taken for a medical in Prayagraj. Atiq Ahmed was accused in the 2005 BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case and also in the Umesh Pal murder case which happened in February this year. Key Points
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