The gang’s lingering influence came under renewed scrutiny after a convoy of more than 30 vehicles allegedly followed police escorts transporting Atiq’s sons, Mohammad Umar and Ali Ahmed, to Prayagraj for their younger brother Aban Ahmed’s funeral on August 8. Police are now identifying the vehicles and their occupants, with FIRs registered in Prayagraj and Pratapgarh over alleged violations during the journey.

A case has been registered over allegations of barrier damage, toll evasion and an attempt to run over a toll employee.

Police have identified some vehicle owners through registration numbers and started questioning them. Investigators are seeking to establish who was driving the vehicles and who…

The gang’s lingering influence came under renewed scrutiny after a convoy of more than 30 vehicles allegedly followed police escorts transporting Atiq’s sons, Mohammad Umar and…