Patna: The Patna police on Friday said one of the men at the Jumma Namaz (Friday prayer congretation) chanted slogans glorifying slain Uttar Pradesh gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed after offering prayers in Patna district.
Jailed in connection with the murder of BSP leader Raju Pal and the killing of advocate Umesh Pal, a key witness in the case, Atiq and his gangster brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead from point-blank range while being brought for a medical under heavy security cover in Prayagraj district.
Bihar | It was a one-off incident which is being investigated. We are determining the action to be taken: Vaibhav Sharma, SP City, Patna on slogans raised in favour of killed gangster Atiq Ahmed after Friday prayers near Patna Junction pic.twitter.com/sylYT2W31g
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“After praying Jumma Namaz, one of the men chanted ‘Atiq Ahmad Amar Rahe’ and used slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath,” Vaibhav Sharma, City SP, Patna, said.
The officer added that an investigation was underway into the matter.
#Patna: Following the incident where a group of Muslims shouted slogans in support of slain gangster-turned-politician #AtiqAhmed, #AshrafAhmed & Asad Ahmed,
Police swung into action to apprehend the protesters, especially Rais Ghaznavi, who is termed one of the leaders. https://t.co/u7qPv9eqCQ— IANS (@ians_india) April 21, 2023
“No FIR has been registered in connection with the matter as yet. However, an investigation is underway. We are also checking statements and action will be taken accordingly,” the SP said.
The SP also appealed to the people to celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Fitre in a peaceful manner.
