Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead on Saturday in Prayagraj when they were surrounded by cops and media personnel. The shocking killing which throws up many questions including one on the security of the UP Police, was caught on the camera as Atiq and Ashraf were being brought to the hospital for their medical check-up. Earlier in the day, the last rites of Atiq’s son Asad Ahmad were performed.
Atiq and Ashraf were asked for their statement. As they were walking, they said, ‘Statement on what?’. Atiq was asked to comment on his absence at his son’s last rites. “Nahi le gaye toh nahi gaye,” Atiq Ahmad said. “Main baat ye hai ki Guddu Muslim…” Ashraf said when the first bullet aimed at Atiq’s head was heard.
