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Atiq Ahmed’s Son Abaan Dies in Jhansi Car Crash
Abaan Ahmed, youngest son of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a car crash in Jhansi on Thursday. His friend Sonu also died. Three of the five occupants were injured after their…
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Abaan Ahmed, youngest son of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a car crash in Jhansi on Thursday. His friend Sonu also died. Three of the five occupants were injured after their Hyundai Creta lost control and hit a divider on the Kanpur-Jhansi road near Poonch at about 10.30 am. They were taken to Jhansi Medical College. Abaan was travelling from Prayagraj to meet his elder brother Ali, who is lodged in Jhansi jail.
Police said a preliminary inquiry pointed to high speed, but investigators are examining other accounts. An eyewitness mentioned a calf and motorcycle, while an injured survivor referred to a brick on the road. Reports differ on whether Abaan and Sonu died at the scene or after reaching hospital. A forensic team is examining the crash site.
The Indian Opinion
The accident has drawn attention because of Abaan’s family background and its earlier violent history. That context is relevant, but it should not overshadow the immediate road safety questions. Police have identified speeding as a possible factor, while eyewitness accounts remain inconsistent. Dramatic descriptions and final words may attract attention, but they are not substitutes for verified findings. The investigation and post-mortem should establish the sequence of events clearly.
Sources (4): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, livemint.com, hindustantimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
