Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead Saturday night at the gate of Motilal Nehru Zonal Hospital (Colvin), where the Prayagraj police were taking them for medical examination.
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has ordered police officers to maintain state law and order, keep the public safe, and be on high alert at all times.
Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj, Ramit Sharma said the three assailants, who were arrested immediately after the incident, had joined the group of media persons who were trying to get sound bites from Ahmad and Ashraf.