Ali Ahmed, the son of the deceased gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, was escorted to a district court in Prayagraj under tight police security on Monday. He was transported from Jhansi Jail for a scheduled court hearing. This appearance comes as part of ongoing legal proceedings related to his father’s criminal legacy.
Following this, a convoy of three vehicles carrying 35 police personnel departed with him for Jhansi. Given the appearance of both accused, more than 250 police personnel were deployed inside and outside the additional district judge’s court in Prayagraj. An FIR was registered in 2023 at Kareli police station in Prayagraj against five people, including Ali. On Aug 8, Ali was brought to Prayagraj to attend the funeral (Supurd-e-Khak) of his younger brother Abaan, who had died in a road accident. On August 6, Abaan was on his way to meet Ali when his car collided with a divider on the highway in Jhansi, leading to his death in the accident.
During questioning, Ahjam said he had learnt that Ali was being brought from jail, which was why he was following the convoy. He recorded his statement and remained in court for about two hours. As he stepped out, media personnel tried to speak with him, but police prevented them from doing so. Police placed Ali directly into a van and pulled down the curtains. Another accused, Asad Kalia, who is lodged in Kasganj Jail, was also produced in court in connection with the same case to record his statement. his brother Ahjam was following the convoy in a car along with other vehicles While Ali was being brought to Prayagraj. Upon realising this, police stopped and searched Ahjam’s car in Kaushambi. Police instructed him not to follow the convoy any further. The High Court had granted parole to Ali and his brother Umar to attend their brother’s funeral.
Prayagraj : Ali Ahmed , son of slain mafia-politician Atiq Ahmed, was produced in a Prayagraj court on Monday in connection with an extortion case .