Al-Qaeda Threatens Revenge Over Murder Of Atiq Ahmed

A 7-page magazine from al Qaeda mentioned the double murder case of Atiq Ahmed-Ashraf. The terrorist organisation threatened to seek revenge.

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead by unidentified assailants while being taken for the medical on April 15, 2023.

Source : PTI

After Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead last week, the terrorist organisation al Qaeda threatened to seek revenge, calling the deceased mafia brothers as "martyrs". A purported magazine is going viral online wherein the terrorist organisation mentions alleged atrocities and persecution of Muslims all over the world. It says that al Qaeda is saddened by all these incidents and that it will avenge each and every case.

7-Page Magazine Going Viral On Social Media

A 7-page purported magazine from al Qaeda mentioned the murder of Atiq-Ashraf. "Muslims were martyred in front of live television cameras by aiming guns on their heads in Uttar Pradesh," the magazine reads.

According to a report by the Hindustan Times, the seven-page magazine was released by As-Sahab, the propaganda media wing of al Qaeda.

"We shall stay the hand of the oppressor— be it in the White House or the prime minister’s house in Delhi or GHQ in Rawalpindi. From Texas to Tihar to Adyala — we shall liberate all Muslim brothers and sisters from their shackles," the text reads, as quoted by the report.

Slogans In Praise Of Atiq Ahmed Raised Near Patna Mosque

Earlier, slogans in praise of Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf were raised on Friday close to the largest mosque in Bihar's capital city Patna.

“The matter relating to Atiq Ahmed pertains to Uttar Pradesh. In Bihar, the Nitish Kumar government has ensured excellent law and order”, Mohd Faisal Imam, who heads the managing committee of the Jama Masjid, told the media, as quoted by news agency PTI.

Rajiv Mishra, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna, told PTI: “We have not made any arrests or detentions in connection with the incident. But we are taking all preventive measures that may be required in view of the situation”.

In the Atiq Ahmed murder case, the assailants — Lovelesh Tiwari, Mohit, and Arun Kumar Maurya — were immediately overpowered without much resistance. They have been charged under IPC sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), and under the Arms Act. A court has sent them to police remand until April 23.