FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ashraf | History Defined

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 · Aug 26

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 · Aug 6

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. 

Newslaundry · Sep 20, 2025

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:

Dynamite News · Nov 23, 2023

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 · Sep 28, 2023

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 · Aug 22, 2023

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 · Aug 6, 2023

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 · Jul 3, 2023

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 · Jun 17, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023