Live TV captures the shooting death of ex-Indian legislator and sibling
A dramatic attack caught on TV in northern India resulted in the death of former Indian lawmaker Atiq Ahmad and his brother, Ashraf Ahmad.
The two were under police escort on their way to a medical checkup at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh state on Saturday night when they were targeted by three men posing as journalists, who quickly surrendered to police after the shooting.
At least one of the attackers reportedly chanted a slogan associated with Hindu nationalism.
Atiq Ahmad, who was jailed in 2019 for kidnapping, faced murder and assault charges at the time of his death.
A shocking attack in northern India has left former Indian lawmaker Atiq Ahmad and his brother, Ashraf Ahmad, dead. The incident occurred on Saturday night when the two were being escorted by police to a medical check-up at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh state.
According to reports, three men posing as journalists attacked the duo. The attackers quickly surrendered to the police after the shooting. At least one of the attackers was heard chanting a slogan associated with Hindu nationalism.
Atiq Ahmad was a former member of the Samajwadi Party and had served as a lawmaker in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He was also a businessman and had been accused of several crimes, including murder and assault. In 2019, he was jailed for kidnapping.
The incident has sent shockwaves throughout India, with many condemning the attack. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered an investigation into the matter, and the police have detained several people for questioning.
The attack has also raised concerns about the safety of politicians and public figures in India. Many politicians have expressed their condolences to the family of Atiq Ahmad and have called for swift action to bring the attackers to justice.
The incident has also highlighted the growing concern of religious extremism in India. The slogan chanted by one of the attackers has been associated with Hindu nationalism, a movement that has been accused of promoting violence against religious minorities in India.
In recent years, India has seen a rise in religious extremism, with incidents of mob violence and lynchings being reported from various parts of the country. The government has been criticized for not doing enough to curb the spread of hate speech and intolerance.
The attack on Atiq Ahmad and his brother is a tragic reminder of the need for peace and tolerance in India. It is a wake-up call for the government and the people of India to come together and work towards a more inclusive and tolerant society.
