Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad was killed on Saturday, the day last rites were held for his son Asad Ahmad, who was killed in a clash.
Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, whose son Asad was killed in a clash on Thursday, was shot dead in Prayagraj on Saturday. As per the reports, the shooting took place inside the premises of MLN Medical College where they were being taken for medical examination in Prayagraj. As more details about the incident emerged, the PTI news agency reported that two or three people opened fire on them. On Saturday, the last rites of Atiq Ahmad's son Asad Ahamd were performed and Atiq was not present.
The murder was caught live on television channels as Atiq and Ashraf were about to speak to the media. Sounds of indiscriminate fire were heard as Atiq and Ashraf fell to the ground.