Television recorded and broadcast the murders of a politician and his brother

The murders A case was registered against a politician and his brother accused of kidnapping and murder Live on TV in North India, Officials of the country said on Sunday.

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As reported by TelemundoAdiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead by three men posing as journalists in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj town last Saturday night when they were being taken by police officers for a medical examination.

After shooting both men, the assailants immediately turned on the police officers.

According to the outlet, one of the gunmen shouted “Jai Shri Ram” while opening fire. It became a rallying cry for Hindu nationalists in their campaign against the Muslim minority.

Police officer Ramit Sharma said the killers came on motorcycles and posed as journalists to get close to the victims.

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“They approached Adiq and his brother on the pretext of recording their statement and shot them at close range. Both were shot in the head. It all happened in seconds,” Sharma said.

For his part, Aristegui newsWhile Ahmed was speaking to reporters, he reported that three infiltrators opened fire on him and his brother shouted “Hail to Lord Ram”.

After the attack, authorities They banned gatherings of more than four people and cut off internet access and cell phone service in the city.

The government also ordered the case to be investigated under the chairmanship of a retired judge.

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Fernando Umana Mejia

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