# Atiq Ahmed’s son Abaan killed in Jhansi road crash 2026-08-07T05:55:44+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Abaan Ahmed, 21, youngest son of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi on Thursday while travelling to meet his jailed brother Ali. His associate Sonu, 25, also died, while three occupants were injured. Police said the SUV hit a divider near Khilli village after the driver lost control. Bystanders cited an animal and a motorcycle, while an injured passenger referred to high speed. ABP News reported that the vehicle had earlier received several overspeeding challans and that slippery roads were also under scrutiny. Police have seized the damaged SUV and are examining the circumstances, including CCTV availability and vehicle records. Abaan’s body is expected to be buried near Atiq’s grave in Prayagraj after Friday prayers, subject to post-mortem procedures. Authorities have increased security around the graveyard. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - hindustantimes.com - news.abplive.com Tags: Atiq Ahmed family, Jhansi accident, road safety, Uttar Pradesh Police Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/atiq-ahmeds-son-killed-in-jhansi-road-accident/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/atiq-ahmeds-son-killed-in-jhansi-road-accident/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.