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Allahabad HC rejects Atiq son’s bail in extortion case
The Allahabad high court on Monday rejected the bail application of Mohd Umar, eldest son of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, in an extortion case. Justice Avnish Saxena denied bail, noting the prima…
The Allahabad high court on Monday rejected the bail application of Mohd Umar, eldest son of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, in an extortion case. Justice Avnish Saxena denied bail, noting the prima facie allegation that Umar and co-accused abducted the complainant and extorted money from him.
An FIR was lodged in April 2023 by one Mohd Muslim, who alleged a demand of Rs 2 lakh, kidnapping, assault, and threats. Umar is currently lodged in Lucknow jail. The court observed that the complainant had recordings of the threats and had moved his residence and work from Prayagraj to Lucknow to escape the accused. The bail application was dismissed as devoid of merit.
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This is the latest legal setback for the family of Atiq Ahmed, who was shot dead in police custody in 2023 while being taken for a medical exam. Mohd Umar remains in jail, while his younger brother, Asad, was killed in a police encounter the same year. The trial is ongoing, with the court noting the complainant's cross-examination has continued since 2024. The next key date will be any conclusion of the trial or further bail pleas at a higher court.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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