Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf killed amidst police security
The incident occurred near a medical college in Prayagraj where the duo were being escorted for a medical check-up. Video footage shows the two brothers being followed by media personnel, after which shots were fired, hitting them in the head. The assailants had disguised themselves as media personnel. Police are currently interrogating the three arrested suspects.
The video shows both brothers talking to the media, but before they can finish, the three attackers shoot at them. As soon as they are hit, both fall to the ground. Their bodies were taken away from the crime scene after the shooting. There is tension in the area after this sensational murder.
CM Yogi held a meeting
After the murders of Atik Ahmad and Ashraf, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called a high-level meeting. In this meeting, the Chief Minister directed the formation of a three-member judicial inquiry commission. At the same time, the decision was taken to impose Section 144 in the entire Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Minister appealed to the people to maintain peace and not pay attention to rumors.
It should be noted that on Thursday, in a clash with STF in Jhansi, Asad, son of Atik Ahmad, and another accused named Gulam were killed in the murder case of Umes Pal. This incident took place when Atik and his brother Ashraf were present in the Allahabad High Court.
