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Passage by Colin Thubron review – mortality and memory in a gem of a novel

A terminally ill woman makes a final trip to Egypt in an exquisitely wrought portrait of end-of-life reckoning

The Guardian - UK

Atiq Ahmed’s son Aaban killed in Jhansi road accident

Aaban, son of Atiq Ahmed, died in a speeding vehicle accident in Jhansi. His companion Sonu also perished in the same road mishap. This incident follows the recent killings of his father and uncle, Ashraf. Asad, another son, was previously killed in a police encounter in Jhansi. The family has…

The Economic Times

Kashmir’s apple farmers face Rs 2,000 cr loss as NH-44 closure strands thousands of trucks

“I don’t even have money for poison to kill myself. All my harvested apples have rotted before reaching the markets after the NH-44 was shut,” said Ezaj Ahmed, apple farmer from Anantnag district of Kashmir.

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Afghanistan beat Pakistan to lay down T20 Asia Cup cricket marker

Haris Rauf fightback for Pakistan can’t mask heavy defeat by Afghanistan during tri-series ahead of cricket’s Asia Cup.

Al Jazeera

Uttar Pradesh: Child dies, 5 others injured in Electrocution Incidents during Muharram processions

A 12-year-old child was killed on Wednesday and five others injured in separate incidents of electrocution. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

The Palestinian Authority is promising change. Many Palestinians say it's not enough

The Palestinian Authority is poised for new leadership after its prime minister tendered the resignation of his cabinet. But it faces a steep climb to win back support from dissatisfied Palestinians.

WEKU

Umesh Pal murder accused dies of heart failure in U.P. hospital

Nafees Biryani, aide of Atiq Ahmed, dies of heart failure in Prayagraj jail.

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Atiq Ahmed henchman Nafees injured during Police encounter in Prayagraj; Arrested

During interrogation, the injured man revealed his name to be Mohammad Nafees alias Nafees Biryani, a key accused in the Umesh Pal murder case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fugitive Saddam of Atiq Ahmed gang nabbed by UP STF in Delhi; Had come to meet his girlfriend

Saddam, brother-in-law of Ashraf, brother of mafia Atiq Ahmed, has been arrested by UP STF from Delhi. Saddam was carrying a reward of Rs. one lakh. Read full report of Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Six arrested for gangrape of minor girl

Rachakonda Police identified & arrested 6 accused in connection with rape of 16-yr-old girl at knife point. Accused Abed-Bin-Khaled, Tahseen, Mahesh, M. Narsing, Ashraf, Md. Faizal & Md. Imran booked under IPC & POCSO. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan directed Red Cross to provide support to victim.

The Hindu

Will the UP assembly pay tribute to Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf?

LUCKNOW: Will UP assembly pay tribute to gangster-turned politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf who were killed by three assailants in Prayagraj in April this year?

The Times of India

Atiq Ahmed killing | SC says its focus is on ‘systemic problem’, not individual cases

The Supreme Court said its focus is on the “systemic problem” of murder and violence in Uttar Pradesh rather than individual cases while hearing a case concerning the killings of Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf.

The Hindu

ED searches premises of Atiq Ahmed’s associates

The Enforcement Directorate has seized cash and papers related to several properties during searches on the premises of the associates of gangster-turned-politician MP Atiq Ahmed, who was gunned down along with his brother Khalid Azim alias Ashraf by three assailants in April.

The Hindu

Are you not worried, we are: Kapil Sibal to Amit Shah after Lucknow court shooting

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on June 8 took a swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the killing of people in police custody and asked whether he was worried over such incidents.

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Dynamite News

DN Exclusive: Judicial Commission headed by former CJ of Allahabad HC DB Bhosale begins probe in Atiq murder case, Commission quite strict

A deep investigation has begun in the infamous Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf shootout incident in Prayagraj. In this connection, 5-member Judicial Commission, headed by former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Dilip Babasaheb Bhosle, visited Dhoomanganj police station and Calvin Hospital to probe every angle of the incident. Must read…

Dynamite News

UP police doubles reward on arrest of Atiq Ahmed's brother-in-law Saddam

The Uttar Pradesh police have intensified efforts to track down Saddam, brother-in-law of slain gangster Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf and doubled the reward on his arrest. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Supreme Court directs UP govt. to submit status report on steps taken post killing of Atiq Ahmed, his brother

The Supreme Court on April 28 directed the UP government to file a comprehensive affidavit on steps taken to enquire into the murders of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother on April 15.

Dynamite News

UP govt files Caveat in SC to constitute Independent Expert Committee to inquire into Atiq, Ashraf killings

UP Govt has moved a caveat application in SC on a petition seeking to constitute an Independent Expert Committee under the Chairmanship of a former Top Court judge to inquire into the killing of Atiq and Ashraf amid police presence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Asad and other shooters met Ashraf in Bareilly jail before Umesh Pal murder, reveals CCTV

Giving a new turn to Umesh Pal murder case, a video of Asad and other shooters, leaving Bareilly Jail has gone viral. Read on further on Dynamite News:

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SC to hear on April 28 plea seeking inquiry into Atiq-Ashraf killing in police presence

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list on April 28 the plea seeking to constitute an independent expert committee under the chairmanship of a former Supreme Court judge to inquire into the killing of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in police presence in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite…

The Hindu

Supreme Court reschedules plea seeking independent probe into Atiq Ahmed’s murder

A Bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said the Atiq Ahmed case is one among several being rescheduled for a later date after five judges have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Manchester Evening News

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The Times of India

Atiq-Ashraf killing case: SIT recreates crime scene in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ: The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the sensational killing of gangster brothers Atiq Ahmed and Khalid Azim alias Ashraf, on Thursday recreated the crime scene on MLN Divisional (Colvin) hospital campus amid tight security arrangement to understand the sequence of events leading to the killings on the night of…

Newslaundry

Atiq Ahmed vs Satya Pal Malik: Media frenzy for one, indifference for the other

The past fortnight has confirmed, once again, how deeply the independence of mainstream media in India has been dented.

Newslaundry

Atiq killing: Seizure of CCTV recorders, ‘delayed’ police custody trigger disquiet

In Dhondipur and Minhajpur, the neighbourhoods near the spot where Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were gunned down on live television last week, a sense of disquiet grows over the police response to the incident in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

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