Atiq Ahmed’s son Abaan killed in Jhansi road crash

The Story in Brief

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.

The Indian Opinion

The accident has already attracted two lazy narratives: that every tragedy involving this family must be a conspiracy, or that its history proves reckless driving without investigation. Neither is established. Police have not confirmed who was driving, and reports differ on CCTV availability and the injured passengers’ identities. The vehicle examination, witness accounts and traffic records should establish what happened, not speculation. Will those findings be released clearly?

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