The video of dreaded gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf being shot dead by three men in Prayagraj late on Saturday, has sent shockwaves on social media, with many people condemning it.

Atiq Ahmad was in police custody in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case. The police learned his connection with don Abu Salem, who had been sheltering and providing money” to Atiq Ahmed’s son Asad and Ghulam, while they were on the run after killing Umesh Pal on February 24. Atiq and Ashraf were being interrogated over possession of arms and its Pakistan connection.

The UP ATS was probing a terror angle and had been posing questions related to it. The officers were supposed to take the gangsters to an undisclosed location by late evening to study the areas used by them. Three men posing as journalists shot dead the dreaded gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf while they were being taken for medical examination in Prayagraj late on Saturday.

“The shooter, identified as Lavkesh Tiwari, Arun Maurya and Sunny, came in disguise as media persons. The assailants appeared as if they were trying to take his bytes. However, when Atiq was talking about Guddu Muslim (another accused in Umesh Pal murder case), they fired from a close range at Atiq (60) and Ashraf, who fell to the ground,” said Prayagraj commissioner Ramit Sharma.

The news of Atiq’s murder has come just two days after his son Asad was killed in an encounter in Jhansi. The accused, who said to be between 20 and 25 years years of age, aimed at Atiq’s head and fired 10 rounds. Police soon overpowered them and they were arrested, Sharma further said.

The murder has taken place amidst the tight security of 17 police in front of several TV channels, as they aired it live from the location. The videos of the incident, which immediately hit the internet, not only went viral on social media, but also sent shockwaves across the country with many condemning the shooting in public.

Dr. Shahbaz GiLL @SHABAZGIL

shameful day for Indian democracy. Former MP Atiq Ahmad,his brother ashraf murdered in police custody right in front of cameras. Pre planned killing.  Minorities especially Muslims are facing daily death attacks. Atiq already told he will he killed in UP.