Ongoing Search for Women Linked to Atiq Ahmed's Criminal Network Stalls
Three years after Atiq-Ashraf killings, police hunt for three absconding women kin hits dead end
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Three years after the killings of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, police continue to search for their absconding relatives—Shaista Parveen, Ayesha Noori, and Zainab Fatima—linked to a high-profile murder case. Despite extensive efforts, including over 500 raids across multiple states, their whereabouts remain unknown.
- 01Atiq Ahmed and his brother were killed in police custody on April 15, 2023.
- 02The three women are wanted for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the murder of lawyer Umesh Pal.
- 03Police have conducted over 500 raids across nine states but have yet to locate the women.
- 04A reward of ₹50,000 has been announced for information on Shaista Parveen, while ₹25,000 is offered for the other two.
- 05The investigation has revealed potential links to properties worth nearly ₹200 crore connected to the Atiq network.
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Three years after the police custody killings of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Khalid Azim (alias Ashraf) in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the search for their relatives—Shaista Parveen, Ayesha Noori, and Zainab Fatima—continues to stall. These women are implicated in the conspiracy surrounding the murder of lawyer Umesh Pal on February 24, 2023. Despite extensive efforts, including 500 raids across nine states and collaboration with specialized police teams, their whereabouts remain elusive. A reward of ₹50,000 has been issued for information on Shaista, while ₹25,000 is offered for each of the other two women. Investigators have explored various leads, including possible movements in multiple states and even the potential for them to flee abroad, but all leads have ultimately gone cold. The ongoing manhunt underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in resolving one of Uttar Pradesh's most notorious organized crime cases, especially following the dramatic deaths of Atiq and Ashraf, who were shot while in police custody. Authorities have also identified benami properties linked to the Atiq network, valued at nearly ₹200 crore, as part of their crackdown on organized crime.
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The ongoing search for the women linked to the Atiq network continues to impact law enforcement efforts and organized crime investigations in Uttar Pradesh.
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