Unanswered Questions Surrounding Indian Politicians' Live TV Killing and Murder Plot Details
TL;DR
Two high-profile Indian politicians, Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed, were shot and killed on live television while in police custody in Prayagraj. The assassins, who posed as media personnel, were swiftly arrested by police. One of the assassins was recorded chanting a slogan popularized by Hindu nationalists in anti-Muslim campaigns.
- 2 Indian Politicians Killed on Live TV While in Police Custody Democracy Now!
- 'We Failed...': Killers of Atiq, brother make sensational claim about murder plot | Details Hindustan Times
- Atiq Murder: How Did The 3 Shooters Know Each Other? Where Did They Get Such High-Grade Arms From? India Today
- Atiq Ahmed’s killing leaves many unanswered questions Deccan Herald
- Opinion | Extrajudicial Killings: Theatrical Outrage is Pointless; Widespread Public Support Points to Syst News18
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