Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident, gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead in police custody in Prayagraj on Saturday night. The incident took place in the presence of police and media, raising concerns over the safety of those in custody. Atiq and his brother were being taken to Colvin hospital for a medical test when the shooting occurred, leaving them dead on the spot. Reports indicate that Atiq was shot in the head at point-blank range while speaking to journalists. The brothers were handcuffed at the time of the attack. All three assailants, identified as Lavlesh Tiwari, Arun Maurya, and Sunny, have been arrested by the UP Police. The incident occurred on the same day as Atiq's son Asad's funeral, who was killed in an encounter in Jhansi on Thursday. Eyewitnesses report that the three shooters joined a group of journalists speaking to Atiq and his brother outside the hospital before opening fire. The attackers then