Asad, the son of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, and a companion, who were both wanted in the murder of Umesh Pal, were murdered in a shootout with the Uttar Pradesh Police in Jhansi on Thursday, according to police. “Asad and Ghulam had a bounty of Rs 5 lakh each and were sought in the Prayagraj murder of Umesh Pal. According to Special Additional Director General (Law and Order) Prasahant Kumar, they were slain in a confrontation with the UP STF squad. Vimal and Deputy SP Navendu led the UP STF team. From the accused, sophisticated firearms made abroad were found. We are awaiting more information.
Atiq Ahmad’s son, dead in an encounter
