Allahabad HC rejects Atiq Ahmed's eldest son Mohammad Umar's bail plea
The Allahabad High Court has denied bail to Mohammad Umar, the son of the late gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, regarding extortion and threat charges. The family has been the subject of significant legal and criminal scrutiny following multiple deaths within the family.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing legal proceedings involving a high-profile criminal family in Uttar Pradesh, reflecting broader issues of law and order.
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad high court on Monday rejected the bail application of Mohammad Umar, eldest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, in a case involving alleged demands for money, extortion and threats to life.Justice Avnish Saxena rejected Umar's bail plea in the case, in which an FIR was lodged at Khuldabad police station on April 26, 2023, on a complaint by Mohd Muslim.According to the FIR, Umar allegedly demanded Rs 20 lakh from Muslim, along with threats of kidnapping, assault and harm to his life.Ali Ahmad, Asad Kalia, Mohd Nasrat and two others were also named as accused in the case.Umar is currently lodged in Lucknow jail.Earlier granted paroleThe high court's order comes weeks after Umar and his younger brother Ali were granted parole to attend the burial of their youngest brother Abaan Ahmed, who was killed in a road accident in Jhansi.Abaan, 20, and his friend Sonu were killed…
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