U.P. Police forms SIT to probe killing of Atiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf
The Hindu
The SIT to probe the killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf was formed on the instructions of Prayagraj Commissioner of Police Ramit Sharma
The Uttar Pradesh Police has formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, a senior official said on Monday.
Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said the SIT was formed on the instructions of Prayagraj Commissioner of Police Ramit Sharma.
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"In the investigation of the case pertaining to the murder of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Khalid Azim alias Ashraf on April 15 [Saturday] in police custody... investigation is being carried out by the SHO of Shahganj police station," a statement issued by Sharma said.
"...In order to ensure [recording] statements/evidence of witnesses, compiling of records/electronic evidence, scientific/forensic evidence, examination carried out in the forensic science laboratory and to ensure impartial and qualitative investigation, this investigation will be carried out by a Special Investigation Team [SIT]," it added.
The statement added that Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime, Satish Chandra will be the SIT's chief investigator. Its other two members are Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kotwali police station) Satyendra Prasad Tiwari and Inspector, Investigation Cell of Crime Branch, Om Prakash.
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