Charges of conspiracy, murder against Atiq Ahmad in 2 cases

Prayagraj: The special court (MP and MLA) on Monday framed charges against former MP and mafia don-turned- politician Atiq Ahmad for murder and criminal conspiracy in two separate criminal cases.
Atiq is presently lodged in Ahmedabad jail of Gujarat. He was present before the court through video conferencing.
The first case relates to murder of one Jitendra Kumar under police station Dhoomanganj, Prayagraj, which had taken place in the year 2016. Jitendra Kumar alias Munna was shot dead when he was going towards NCR headquarter from Rajroopur on July 11, 2016.
It is alleged that Jitendra was threatened and asked not to pursue a case relating to land dispute. The mother of the deceased, Surajkali had lodged an FIR in this case. Later, the police submitted chargesheet against Atiq and others. The special court took cognizance of the chargesheet and framed charges against Atiq for murder, criminal conspiracy, common intention, unlawful assembly and another.
In another case, one Alkama and Surjeet were shot dead on September 25, 2015, at Mariadeeh under police station Dhoomanjagj. It is alleged that Atiq with the help of complainant Abid killed both Alkama and Surjeet.
The police had also submitted chargesheet in this case against Atiq and his supporters. Special judge (MP and MLA) Alok Kumar Srivastava took cognizance of the chargesheet and framed charges against Atiq for committing murder, criminal conspiracy, riot and unlawful armed assembly. During the entire proceedings, Atiq, who was present through video conferencing, requested for trial of these cases.