Section 144 imposed across UP after Atiq Ahmed’s murder

New Delhi: Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were killed by three assailants on Saturday night. Three accused involved in the incident have been arrested, police said. After the incident, CM Yogi has ordered an inquiry

After the murder of Atiq and his brother, Section 144 has been imposed in all districts of Uttar Pradesh. In view of the tension in Prayagraj, the administration has shut down the internet. There were also reports of stone-pelting at some places.

CM Yogi called a high-level meeting immediately after the incident and ordered an inquiry into the whole matter. He has directed the formation of a three-member inquiry commission. Three attackers have been arrested in this case.

At the same time, the police is engaged in the investigation of the case. According to the information received, Sunny, Lovelesh Tiwari and Arun Maurya were allegedly involved in this murder.