Atiq Ahmed shot dead: Section 144 imposed in all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh

Also, the state government constituted a 3-member judicial panel to probe the murders.

Updated on: Apr 16, 2023, 05:12:27 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

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The Uttar Pradesh government imposed section 144 in all 75 districts of the state after the murder in Prayagraj of mafia don Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf.

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Separately, chief minister Yogi Adityanath constituted a 3-member judicial panel to probe Saturday night's incident.

“Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the Prayagraj incident. He immediately convened a high-level meet and gave instructions that the case be probed. The chief minister also issued instructions that a 3-member judicial commission be set up. All three attackers have been arrested. The police are conducting an inquiry,” the state government said in a press note.

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Additionally, district police officers have been directed to organise flag marches in their respective districts. The government has also rushed Director General of Police (DGP) RK VIshwakarma and Sanjay Prasad, Principal Secretary (Home) to Prayagraj to take stock of the situation.

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Also, senior police officers have asked state police social media cell to monitor online posts related to the incident, and warned of stern action against people posting objectionable content.

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