Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was gunned down on Saturday, reportedly had links to Pakistan’s ISI and the terror-group Laskar-e-Taiba. The arms used to kill Umesh Pal reportedly came from the neighbouring nation. Even, the Zigana pistol that was fired at Ahmed has a Pakistan connection
From the change in the security detail for Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf to the motive of the accused, there are glaring loopholes in the UP Police's version of the killings on Saturday
Born in Shravasti, Ahmed stepped into the world of crime with his first murder in 1979. His name first appeared in the police records of Khuldabad police station of Prayagraj. He was shot dead on Saturday
Once upon a time, the streets of Prayagraj used to reverberate with the reign of terror unleashed by Atiq Ahmed. A gruesome story of terrorism and crime in Uttar Pradesh came to a bloody end along with the murder of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed
For nearly four decades, Atiq Ahmed had an unchallenged run as he straddled the world of crime and politics, through regime changes. His son's death in an encounter is his biggest setback