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| name                = Atique Ahmad
| name                = Atique Ahmad
| office              = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| office              = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| image              = http://img.patrika.com/upload/images/2017/04/07/atiq-ahmad-1491568335.jpg
| image              = http://img.patrika.com/upload/images/2017/04/07/atiq-ahmad-1491568335.jpg
| constituency        = [[Phulpur (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Phulpur]]
| constituency        = [[Phulpur (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Phulpur]]
| constituency2      = [[Allahabad West (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Allahabad West]]
| constituency2      = [[Allahabad West (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Allahabad West]]
| office2            = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| office2            = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| successor2 = [[Raju Pal]]
| successor2         = [[Raju Pal]]
| predecessor2 = Gopal Das Yadav
| predecessor2       = Gopal Das Yadav
| party              = [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]], (since September 2021), [[Samajwadi Party]] (From 1993 to 1999 and from 2003 to 2018), [[Apna Dal]] (from 1999 to 2003)
| party              =  
| constituency1      = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| otherparty          = [[Samajwadi Party]] (From 1993 to 1999 and from 2003 to 2018) <br> [[Apna Dal]] (from 1999 to 2003)
| constituency1      =  
| office1            = President of [[Apna Dal]] for [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| office1            = President of [[Apna Dal]] for [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| termend1            = 2003
| termend1            = 2003
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| resting_place      =  
| resting_place      =  
| nationality        = Indian
| nationality        = Indian
| spouse              = Shaista Parveen (m.1996)
| spouse              = {{Marriage|Shaista Parveen|1996}}
| children            = Mohammad Umar,
| children            = 5 sons
Mohammad Ali,
| father              = Haji Firoz Ahmad  
Mohammad Asad,
| relations          = Khalid Azeem Ashraf (brother)
Ahzam Ahmad,
Abaan Ahmad.
| relations          = Haji Firoz Ahmad (Father),
Khalid Azeem Ashraf (Brother)
| residence          = Chakiya, [[Allahabad]]
| residence          = Chakiya, [[Allahabad]]
| alma_mater          = 10th Pass
| alma_mater          = 10th pass from Allahabad in 1979
 
| occupation          = Politician, Contractor, Builder, Property Dealer, & Agriculture.
10th Pass MIC From Allahabad In 1979
| occupation          = Politician, Contractor, Builders,Property Dealer, & Agriculture.
| term_start          = 13 May 2004
| term_start          = 13 May 2004
| term_end            = 16 May 2009
| term_end            = 16 May 2009
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}}


'''Atique Ahmed''' (born 10 August 1962) is an Indian politician who is also known as a criminal leader and history sheeter.<ref>{{cite web |title=UP don Atique Ahmed to be transferred to Sabarmati jail |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/up-don-atique-ahmed-to-be-transferred-to-sabarmati-jail/articleshow/69065063.cms |accessdate=April 27, 2019  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/samajwadi-party-ateeq-ahmad-gangster-act-uttar-pradesh/1/328258.html|title=Uttar Pradeshs first gangster Ateeq Ahmad is SPs poll candidate|access-date=2017-01-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/mafia-donturnedpolitician-atiq-ahmed-gets-bail/907487/|title=Mafia don-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed gets bail - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2017-01-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/video/news/mafia-don-atique-ahmed-convoy-creates-traffic-jam-in-allahabad-kanpur-highway-362084|title=VIDEO: Mafia Don Atique Ahmed convoy creates traffic jam in Allahabad-Kanpur Highway|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-16}}</ref> He was elected as member of legislative assembly from Allahabad west seat for 5 consecutive time which is still a record. In 2004–2009, he was elected as an [[Samajwadi Party]] candidate of the [[14th Lok Sabha]] from the [[Phulpur (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Phulpur]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]].  From 1999-2003 he was the president of the [[Apna Dal]], founded by Sone Lal Patel.<ref>[http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/former_Biography.aspx?mpsno=4171 Official biographical sketch] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521031242/http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/former_Biography.aspx?mpsno=4171 |date=21 May 2014 }}, [[Parliament of India]] website</ref>
'''Atique Ahmed''' (born 10 August 1962) was an Indian politician who was also notable for being an alleged criminal leader and history-sheeter.<ref>{{cite web |title=UP don Atique Ahmed to be transferred to Sabarmati jail |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/up-don-atique-ahmed-to-be-transferred-to-sabarmati-jail/articleshow/69065063.cms |accessdate=April 27, 2019  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/samajwadi-party-ateeq-ahmad-gangster-act-uttar-pradesh/1/328258.html|title=Uttar Pradeshs first gangster Ateeq Ahmad is SPs poll candidate|access-date=2017-01-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/mafia-donturnedpolitician-atiq-ahmed-gets-bail/907487/|title=Mafia don-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed gets bail - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2017-01-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/video/news/mafia-don-atique-ahmed-convoy-creates-traffic-jam-in-allahabad-kanpur-highway-362084|title=VIDEO: Mafia Don Atique Ahmed convoy creates traffic jam in Allahabad-Kanpur Highway|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-16}}</ref> He was elected as a member of the legislative assembly from the [[Allahabad]] west seat for 5 consecutive terms which is a record. From 2004–2009, he was elected as a [[Samajwadi Party]] candidate for the [[14th Lok Sabha]] from Phulpur in [[Uttar Pradesh]].  Between the years 1999-2003, he was the president of the [[Apna Dal]], founded by Sone Lal Patel.<ref>[http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/former_Biography.aspx?mpsno=4171 Official biographical sketch] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521031242/http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/former_Biography.aspx?mpsno=4171 |date=21 May 2014 }}, [[Parliament of India]] website</ref>
According to his affidavit in 2014 elections, he has declared that there are now no cases pending against him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://myneta.info/ls2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=8313|title=Atiq Ahmad(Samajwadi Party(SP)):Constituency- SHRAWASTI(UTTAR PRADESH) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|website=myneta.info}}</ref>  The most sensational murder was that of [[Bahujan Samaj Party|BSP]] MLA [[Raju Pal]], who had defeated Atique's brother Ashraf in the 2004 Uttar Pradesh state legislature elections.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}
According to his affidavit in the 2014 elections, he has declared that there are now no cases pending against him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://myneta.info/ls2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=8313|title=Atiq Ahmad(Samajwadi Party(SP)):Constituency- SHRAWASTI(UTTAR PRADESH) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|website=myneta.info}}</ref>  The most sensational murder was that of [[Bahujan Samaj Party|BSP]] MLA [[Raju Pal]], who had defeated Atique's brother Ashraf in the 2004 Uttar Pradesh state legislature elections.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}


Ahmed has fought several elections from jail, lodged under various charges.<ref name=bs>
Ahmed has fought several elections from jail while being lodged under various charges.<ref name=bs>
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}}</ref> On 15 December 2016, he was arrested once again for assaulting staff of the [[Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/sp-candidate-atiq-ahmed-booked-mayawati-takes-a-swipe-at-akhilesh-yadav-4428915/|title=SP candidate Atiq Ahmed booked; Mayawati takes a swipe at Akhilesh Yadav|date=15 December 2016}}</ref>
}}</ref> On 15 December 2016, he was arrested once again for assaulting staff of the [[Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/sp-candidate-atiq-ahmed-booked-mayawati-takes-a-swipe-at-akhilesh-yadav-4428915/|title=SP candidate Atiq Ahmed booked; Mayawati takes a swipe at Akhilesh Yadav|date=15 December 2016}}</ref>
==Early and personal life==
Atique is married to Shaista Praveen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/atiq-ahmed-wife-brother-criminal-history-properties-seized-umesh-pal-murder-2343430-2023-03-06|title=160 criminal cases, illegal revenues worth crores: Report card of Atiq Ahmed's family}}</ref> The couple has five sons- Ali , Umar Ahmad, Asad, Ahzaan and Abaan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/gangster-atiq-ahmed-two-minor-sons-missing-wife-moves-court-umesh-pal-murder-2343636-2023-03-07|title=Gangster Atiq Ahmed's two minor sons missing, wife moves court}}</ref> Atique's brother Khalid Azim alias Ashraf is an ex-MLA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/ex-samajwadi-party-mla-khalid-azim-arrested-in-ups-prayagraj/articleshow/76772156.cms|title=Former Samajwadi Party MLA Khalid Azim arrested in UP's Prayagraj}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/hc-rejects-bail-plea-of-ashraf-in-2015-double-murder-case-101677959861793.html|title=HC rejects bail plea of Ashraf in 2015 double murder case}}</ref>


==2009 General Elections==
==2009 General Elections==


In the [[2009 Indian general elections|2009 General Elections]], Atique Ahmad was allowed to run for election (since he was yet to be convicted in any case).<ref name="dailyexcelsior.com">[http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/web1/09may22/national.htm]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>  However, the [[Samajwadi Party]] had expelled him in 2008, and [[Mayawati]] refused him a ticket under BSP,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/23/stories/2009042355531200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090427165212/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/23/stories/2009042355531200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=27 April 2009 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Rebels galore in Uttar Pradesh phase-II | date=23 April 2009}}</ref> so he stood from the [[Apna Dal]] party from [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]] only to lose the election.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090519184216/http://ibnlive.in.com/politics/electionresults/constituency/24/24/pratapgarh.html election results 2009 Pratapgarh]</ref>
In the 2009 General Elections, Atique Ahmad was allowed to run for election (since he was yet to be convicted in any case).<ref name="dailyexcelsior.com">[http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/web1/09may22/national.htm]{{dead link|date=July 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>  However, the [[Samajwadi Party]] expelled him in the year 2008, and [[Mayawati]] refused him a ticket under BSP,.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/23/stories/2009042355531200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090427165212/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/23/stories/2009042355531200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=27 April 2009 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Rebels galore in Uttar Pradesh phase-II | date=23 April 2009}}</ref> Later, he contested in elections as a candidate from [[Apna Dal]] party from [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]] only to lose the election.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090519184216/http://ibnlive.in.com/politics/electionresults/constituency/24/24/pratapgarh.html election results 2009 Pratapgarh]</ref>


==Elections in 2012 and 2014==
==Elections in 2012 and 2014==


In [[Uttar Pradesh Elections 2012]], Ahmed contested under the [[Apna Dal]] banner from the Allahabad (West) constituency.  He filed his nomination from jail.<ref>
In Uttar Pradesh Elections 2012, Ahmed contested under the [[Apna Dal]] banner from the Allahabad (West) constituency.  He filed his nomination from jail.<ref>
{{cite news
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}}</ref>  He appealed for bail in Allahabad High Court but 10 judges refused to hear the case.  The 11th judge finally took up the matter and he was released on bail before the Elections.<ref name=bs/> However, the seat went to Raju Pal's widow, [[Puja Pal]].
}}</ref>  He appealed for bail in Allahabad High Court but 10 judges refused to hear the case.  The 11th judge finally took up the matter and he was released on bail before the Elections.<ref name=bs/> However, the seat went to Raju Pal's widow, Puja Pal.


In 2014, he was taken back into the [[Samajwadi Party]] and fought the National Elections from the [[Shrawasti (Lok Sabha constituency)]].  He managed to secure a quarter of the votes, but lost by nearly a lakh votes to [[Daddan Mishra]] of the [[BJP]].
In 2014, he was taken back into the [[Samajwadi Party]] and fought the National Elections from the Shrawasti (Lok Sabha constituency).  He managed to secure a quarter of the votes but lost by nearly a lakh votes to [[Daddan Mishra]] of the [[BJP]].


==Deadly attack on Atique==
==Deadly attack on Atique==
On August 8, 2002, Atique Ahmad was then present M.L.A and was in jail due to political rivalry with then C.M. Mayawati{{Opinion|date=August 2021}} and during a court appearance amid heavy police security, he was attacked by a bomb in which he survived. Atique had accused this attack on the then SP City Lal Ji Shukla and then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati that they wanted to kill him.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}
===SHUATS assault case===
===SHUATS assault case===
On December 14, 2016, Atique and his henchmen had allegedly assaulted the staff members of [[Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences]] for taking action against two students who were debarred from taking examination after they were caught cheating. The video of Atiq Ahmad beating the SHUATS teacher and employees was widely circulated on the internet. On February 10, 2017, the [[Allahabad High Court]]  summoned the criminal history of Atiq and also directed the [[Superintendent of police (India)|Superintendent of police]] of Allahabad to arrest all the accused in the case. The police arrested Atiq on February 11 after which he was remanded to 14-day judicial custody.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/allahabad-hc-reserves-verdict-in-shuats-assault-case/story-yqPG3TV3oWq44HuRZy6yzM.html|title=Allahabad HC reserves verdict in SHUATS assault case|date=18 April 2017|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> He was lodged in Deoria jail but later shifted to Bareilly jail after he was convicted for beating a business man inside the jail premise.
On December 14, 2016, Atique and his henchmen allegedly assaulted the staff members of [[Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences]] for taking action against two students who were debarred from taking examinations after they were caught cheating. The video of Atiq Ahmad beating the SHUATS teacher and employees was widely circulated on the internet. On February 10, 2017, the [[Allahabad High Court]]  summoned the criminal history of Atiq and also directed the [[Superintendent of police (India)|Superintendent of police]] of Allahabad to arrest all the accused in the case. The police arrested Atiq on February 11 after which he was remanded to 14-day judicial custody.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/allahabad-hc-reserves-verdict-in-shuats-assault-case/story-yqPG3TV3oWq44HuRZy6yzM.html|title=Allahabad HC reserves verdict in SHUATS assault case|date=18 April 2017|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>  


=== Kidnapping and torturing a business man in Deoria jail ===
=== Kidnapping and torturing a businessman in Deoria jail ===
Atique Ahmed was shifted to Bareilly jail after being accused for kidnapping and assaulting a business man Mohit Jaiswal in [[Deoria, Uttar Pradesh|Deoria]] Jail. Mohit told media that Atiq Ahmed's gang was asking him to pay extortion money. He was taken to the Deoria jail later for not paying the extortion money. Mohit was beaten up by the jail police guards and other goons. After the news was spread, [[Uttar Pradesh government]] shifted Atique to Bareilly Jail and suspended accused jail guards immediately. A call recording was also released in which Atique was threatening Mohit to pay extortion money or else he will be attacked. <ref>{{cite web |title=Uttar Pradesh businessman accuses former MP Atiq Ahmad of assault in Deoria jail; FIR lodged, probe underway |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/atiq-ahmad-deoria-jail-uttar-pradesh-businessman-accuses-former-mp-assault-thrashing-abducting-kidnapping-fir-lodged-probe-underway/339276 |website=Times Now News}}</ref>
Atique Ahmed was shifted to Bareilly jail after being accused of kidnapping and assaulting a businessman Mohit Jaiswal in [[Deoria, Uttar Pradesh|Deoria]] Jail. Mohit told media that Atiq Ahmed's gang was asking him to pay extortion money. He was taken to the Deoria jail later for not paying the extortion money. Mohit was beaten up by the jail police guards and other goons. After the news was spread, Uttar Pradesh government shifted Atique to Bareilly Jail and suspended accused jail guards immediately. A call recording was also released in which Atique was threatening Mohit to pay extortion money or else he will be attacked.<ref>{{cite web |title=Uttar Pradesh businessman accuses former MP Atiq Ahmad of assault in Deoria jail; FIR lodged, probe underway |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/atiq-ahmad-deoria-jail-uttar-pradesh-businessman-accuses-former-mp-assault-thrashing-abducting-kidnapping-fir-lodged-probe-underway/339276 |website=Times Now News}}</ref>


Two other businessmen also accused Ahmed of kidnapping and assaulting them in Deoria Jail.
Two other businessmen also accused Ahmed of kidnapping and assaulting them in Deoria Jail.


Ahmed was shifted from the Prayagraj Central Jail to the Sabarmati Jail in Ahmedabad in June 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/owaisi-to-meet-atique-ahmed-in-jail/articleshow/86352510.cms|title=Ahmedabad: Asaduddin Owaisi to meet Atique Ahmed in jail &#124; Ahmedabad News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
Ahmed was shifted from the Prayagraj Central Jail to the Sabarmati Jail in Ahmedabad in June 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/owaisi-to-meet-atique-ahmed-in-jail/articleshow/86352510.cms|title=Ahmedabad: Asaduddin Owaisi to meet Atique Ahmed in jail &#124; Ahmedabad News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
== Positions held ==
Atique Ahmed has been elected as 5 times MLA and 1 time [[Lok Sabha]] MP.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/members/memberbioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4171&lastls=14 |title=Member Profile |work=Lok Sabha |access-date=28 September 2022}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! # !! From !! To !! Position !! Party
|-
| 1. || 1989 || 1991 || [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] (1st term) from [[Allahabad West Assembly constituency|Allahabad West]] || [[Indian politician|IND]]
|-
| 2. || 1991 || 1993 || [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] (2nd term) from [[Allahabad West Assembly constituency|Allahabad West]] || [[Indian politician|IND]]
|-
| 3. || 1993 || 1996 || [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] (3rd term) from [[Allahabad West Assembly constituency|Allahabad West]] || [[Indian politician|IND]]
|-
| 4. || 1996 || 2002 || [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] (4th term) from [[Allahabad West Assembly constituency|Allahabad West]] || [[Samajwadi Party|SP]]
|-
| 5. || 2002 || 2004 || [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] (5th term) from [[Allahabad West Assembly constituency|Allahabad West]] || [[Apna Dal (Kamerawadi)|Apna Dal]]
|-
| 6. || 2004 || 2009 || [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (1st term) in [[14th Lok Sabha]] from [[Phulpur Lok Sabha constituency|Phulpur]] || [[Samajwadi Party|SP]]
|}
== Atique Ahmed Death ==
On 15 April 2023, while being escorted for a court-mandated medical checkup in the presence of police in Allahabad, Ahmed was asked about his absence during his son's last rites, to which he replied in Hindi, "I wasn't taken, so I didn't go." Before Ahmed's brother Ashraf could complete his statement "Main thing is that Guddu Muslim..."<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nahi-le-gaye-to-nahi-gaye-were-atiqs-last-words/articleshow/99526725.cms?from=mdr</ref>.  A pistol was fired at Atiq Ahmed's head at point-blank range, resulting in his death. Ashraf Ahmed was also killed in the attack, which was captured and broadcast live on television. The brothers were surrounded by police personnel at the time of the shooting.<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/gangsterturnedpolitician-atiq-ahmad-his-brother-ashraf-shot-dead-101681578709934.html</ref> The three perpetrators had posed as media personnel and did not attempt to escape, instead surrendering while chanting the slogan "Jai Shri Ram".<ref>https://theprint.in/india/it-was-over-in-30-seconds-eyewitnesses-recall-fatal-attack-on-atiq-ahmed-ashraf-in-prayagraj/1521603/</ref> They were identified and arrested.<ref>https://www.firstlytoday.com/2023/04/Ex%20MP-Atiq-Ahmad-and-His-Brother-Shot-Dead-in-Prayagraj-Uttar-Pradesh.html</ref>
Reporting on the first information report from Uttar Pradesh Police, ''Times of India'' reported that "the accused told police they wanted to make a name for themselves and establish their identity in the state by eliminating [Ahmed's] gang.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/from-everyday-crime-to-dons-murder-who-were-atiq-ahmads-killers/articleshow/99534010.cms</ref>


== References ==
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Atique Ahmad
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
13 May 2004 – 16 May 2009
Preceded byDharmraj Patel
Succeeded byKapil Muni Karwariya
ConstituencyPhulpur
President of Apna Dal for Uttar Pradesh
In office
1999–2003
Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1989–2004
Preceded byGopal Das Yadav
Succeeded byRaju Pal
ConstituencyAllahabad West
Personal details
Born (1962-08-10) 10 August 1962 (age 62)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Other political
affiliations		Samajwadi Party (From 1993 to 1999 and from 2003 to 2018)
Apna Dal (from 1999 to 2003)
Spouse(s)
Shaista Parveen
(
m. 1996)
RelationsKhalid Azeem Ashraf (brother)
Children5 sons
Parent(s)
  • Haji Firoz Ahmad (father)
ResidenceChakiya, Allahabad
Alma mater10th pass from Allahabad in 1979
OccupationPolitician, Contractor, Builder, Property Dealer, & Agriculture.

Atique Ahmed (born 10 August 1962) was an Indian politician who was also notable for being an alleged criminal leader and history-sheeter.[1][2][3][4] He was elected as a member of the legislative assembly from the Allahabad west seat for 5 consecutive terms which is a record. From 2004–2009, he was elected as a Samajwadi Party candidate for the 14th Lok Sabha from Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh. Between the years 1999-2003, he was the president of the Apna Dal, founded by Sone Lal Patel.[5] According to his affidavit in the 2014 elections, he has declared that there are now no cases pending against him.[6] The most sensational murder was that of BSP MLA Raju Pal, who had defeated Atique's brother Ashraf in the 2004 Uttar Pradesh state legislature elections.[citation needed]

Ahmed has fought several elections from jail while being lodged under various charges.[7][8] On 15 December 2016, he was arrested once again for assaulting staff of the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences.[9]

Early and personal life[edit]

Atique is married to Shaista Praveen.[10] The couple has five sons- Ali , Umar Ahmad, Asad, Ahzaan and Abaan.[11] Atique's brother Khalid Azim alias Ashraf is an ex-MLA.[12][13]

2009 General Elections[edit]

In the 2009 General Elections, Atique Ahmad was allowed to run for election (since he was yet to be convicted in any case).[14] However, the Samajwadi Party expelled him in the year 2008, and Mayawati refused him a ticket under BSP,.[15] Later, he contested in elections as a candidate from Apna Dal party from Pratapgarh only to lose the election.[16]

Elections in 2012 and 2014[edit]

In Uttar Pradesh Elections 2012, Ahmed contested under the Apna Dal banner from the Allahabad (West) constituency. He filed his nomination from jail.[17] He appealed for bail in Allahabad High Court but 10 judges refused to hear the case. The 11th judge finally took up the matter and he was released on bail before the Elections.[7] However, the seat went to Raju Pal's widow, Puja Pal.

In 2014, he was taken back into the Samajwadi Party and fought the National Elections from the Shrawasti (Lok Sabha constituency). He managed to secure a quarter of the votes but lost by nearly a lakh votes to Daddan Mishra of the BJP.

Deadly attack on Atique[edit]

SHUATS assault case[edit]

On December 14, 2016, Atique and his henchmen allegedly assaulted the staff members of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences for taking action against two students who were debarred from taking examinations after they were caught cheating. The video of Atiq Ahmad beating the SHUATS teacher and employees was widely circulated on the internet. On February 10, 2017, the Allahabad High Court summoned the criminal history of Atiq and also directed the Superintendent of police of Allahabad to arrest all the accused in the case. The police arrested Atiq on February 11 after which he was remanded to 14-day judicial custody.[18]

Kidnapping and torturing a businessman in Deoria jail[edit]

Atique Ahmed was shifted to Bareilly jail after being accused of kidnapping and assaulting a businessman Mohit Jaiswal in Deoria Jail. Mohit told media that Atiq Ahmed's gang was asking him to pay extortion money. He was taken to the Deoria jail later for not paying the extortion money. Mohit was beaten up by the jail police guards and other goons. After the news was spread, Uttar Pradesh government shifted Atique to Bareilly Jail and suspended accused jail guards immediately. A call recording was also released in which Atique was threatening Mohit to pay extortion money or else he will be attacked.[19]

Two other businessmen also accused Ahmed of kidnapping and assaulting them in Deoria Jail.

Ahmed was shifted from the Prayagraj Central Jail to the Sabarmati Jail in Ahmedabad in June 2019.[20]

Positions held[edit]

Atique Ahmed has been elected as 5 times MLA and 1 time Lok Sabha MP.[21]

# From To Position Party
1. 1989 1991 MLA (1st term) from Allahabad West IND
2. 1991 1993 MLA (2nd term) from Allahabad West IND
3. 1993 1996 MLA (3rd term) from Allahabad West IND
4. 1996 2002 MLA (4th term) from Allahabad West SP
5. 2002 2004 MLA (5th term) from Allahabad West Apna Dal
6. 2004 2009 MP (1st term) in 14th Lok Sabha from Phulpur SP

Atique Ahmed Death[edit]

On 15 April 2023, while being escorted for a court-mandated medical checkup in the presence of police in Allahabad, Ahmed was asked about his absence during his son's last rites, to which he replied in Hindi, "I wasn't taken, so I didn't go." Before Ahmed's brother Ashraf could complete his statement "Main thing is that Guddu Muslim..."[22]. A pistol was fired at Atiq Ahmed's head at point-blank range, resulting in his death. Ashraf Ahmed was also killed in the attack, which was captured and broadcast live on television. The brothers were surrounded by police personnel at the time of the shooting.[23] The three perpetrators had posed as media personnel and did not attempt to escape, instead surrendering while chanting the slogan "Jai Shri Ram".[24] They were identified and arrested.[25]

Reporting on the first information report from Uttar Pradesh Police, Times of India reported that "the accused told police they wanted to make a name for themselves and establish their identity in the state by eliminating [Ahmed's] gang.[26]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "UP don Atique Ahmed to be transferred to Sabarmati jail". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  2. ↑ "Uttar Pradeshs first gangster Ateeq Ahmad is SPs poll candidate". Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  3. ↑ "Mafia don-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed gets bail - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  4. ↑ "VIDEO: Mafia Don Atique Ahmed convoy creates traffic jam in Allahabad-Kanpur Highway". Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  5. ↑ Official biographical sketch Archived 21 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Parliament of India website
  6. ↑ "Atiq Ahmad(Samajwadi Party(SP)):Constituency- SHRAWASTI(UTTAR PRADESH) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Aditi Phadnis (12 February 2012). "Allahabad a challenge for Congress, BSP". Business Standard.
  8. ↑ Arun Chaubey (May 2007). "All with 'shades' least are 'white'". ZeAtique. Archived from the original on 14 May 2007. Retrieved 13 May 2007.
  9. ↑ "SP candidate Atiq Ahmed booked; Mayawati takes a swipe at Akhilesh Yadav". 15 December 2016.
  10. ↑ "160 criminal cases, illegal revenues worth crores: Report card of Atiq Ahmed's family".
  11. ↑ "Gangster Atiq Ahmed's two minor sons missing, wife moves court".
  12. ↑ "Former Samajwadi Party MLA Khalid Azim arrested in UP's Prayagraj".
  13. ↑ "HC rejects bail plea of Ashraf in 2015 double murder case".
  14. ↑ [1][permanent dead link]
  15. ↑ "Rebels galore in Uttar Pradesh phase-II". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 23 April 2009. Archived from the original on 27 April 2009.
  16. ↑ election results 2009 Pratapgarh
  17. ↑ "Atique Ahmed files nomination from jail". Indian Express. 24 January 2012.
  18. ↑ "Allahabad HC reserves verdict in SHUATS assault case". Hindustan Times. 18 April 2017.
  19. ↑ "Uttar Pradesh businessman accuses former MP Atiq Ahmad of assault in Deoria jail; FIR lodged, probe underway". Times Now News.
  20. ↑ "Ahmedabad: Asaduddin Owaisi to meet Atique Ahmed in jail | Ahmedabad News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  21. ↑ "Member Profile". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  22. ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nahi-le-gaye-to-nahi-gaye-were-atiqs-last-words/articleshow/99526725.cms?from=mdr
  23. ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/gangsterturnedpolitician-atiq-ahmad-his-brother-ashraf-shot-dead-101681578709934.html
  24. ↑ https://theprint.in/india/it-was-over-in-30-seconds-eyewitnesses-recall-fatal-attack-on-atiq-ahmed-ashraf-in-prayagraj/1521603/
  25. ↑ https://www.firstlytoday.com/2023/04/Ex%20MP-Atiq-Ahmad-and-His-Brother-Shot-Dead-in-Prayagraj-Uttar-Pradesh.html
  26. ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/from-everyday-crime-to-dons-murder-who-were-atiq-ahmads-killers/articleshow/99534010.cms
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