Who was Asad Ahmed, and why UP Police shot him dead? CM Yogi Adityanath praises UP STF
Asad Ahmed, Atiq Ahmed's son
UP Police’s Special Task Force (STF) shot dead the son of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, Asad Ahmed, in an encounter on Thursday. He was wanted in the Umesh Pal murder case. Umesh Pal was a prime witness in the murder case of BSP MLA Raju Pal. Deputy SP Navendu and Deputy SP Vimal led the UPSTF team that fatally shot Asad Ahmed and his companion Ghulam. UP Police allegedly opened fire at the duo when Asad and Ghulam attacked the officials with foreign-made weapons. The duo carried an award of 5 lakh rupees each.
Who was Asad Ahmed?
Asad Ahmed was the third son of gangster Atiq Ahmed. He ran afoul of the law in February this year after he was accused of killingUmesh Pal and his two security guards with aides. His two elder brothers had already surrendered in a UP court. As per a report by DNA, Asad Ahmed had taken over the charge of his father’s gang last August.
Asad Ahmed wanted to go abroad after schooling
Asad Ahmed wanted to go abroad after he completed his schooling in Lucknow. However, his passport was not cleared by the authorities for his family's criminalantecedents. He was good in studies and wanted to become a lawyer, as per a report by Times Now.
Asad Ahmed murdered Umesh Pal in February
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A CCTV footage had emerged earlier in which Asad Ahmed was seen fatally shooting Umesh Pal,a primary witness in Raju Pal murder case, in which Atiq Ahmed is the main accused. It is believed that Asad took instructions from his jailed father and uncle Ashraf to kill Umesh Pal. In the CCTV footage, he was seen coming out of his SUV car and shooting incessantly at Umesh Pal.
Umesh Pal’s wife lodged a case against Asad Ahmed
Umesh Pal’s wife Jaya Pal had lodged an FIR against Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf, Asad, and Ghulam following her husband’s murder. UP police filed separate cases against the accused under sections that deal with riots, homicide, and criminal intimidation.
UP Chief Minister lauds UPSTF
CM Yogi Adityanath commended the UP STF for the big accomplishment. He has been presented with a detailed report about the case.
A statement issued by the UP Chief Minister Office (CMO) read, “After the encounter of former MP Atiq Ahmed's son Asad and his aide, CM Yogi Adityanath took a meeting on law and order. CM Yogi praised UP STF as well as DGP, Special DG law and order and the entire team. Sanjay Prasad, Principal Secretary Home informed the CM about the encounter. A report was placed in front of the chief minister (CM) on this whole matter.”