The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued a press statement condemning the ghastly killings of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Uttar Pradesh (UP). The statement, released on Sunday, April 16, 2023, describes UP as a completely lawless state, with the recent killings being a glaring example of the deteriorating law and order situation.
The statement highlights that Atiq Ahmed and his brother were killed while in police custody and in front of the media, indicating possible official connivance. This incident is seen in the context of the repeated spate of encounter killings in UP, which the statement describes as nothing but extrajudicial murders.
The statement squarely blames the Adityanath government for the state of affairs in UP and holds them directly responsible for the killings. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) demands a high-level inquiry into the matter, with a sitting judge of the High Court heading it. They also call for the identification of all those responsible for the murders and for stringent action to be taken against them.
The statement highlights the need for urgent intervention to restore the rule of law and ensure that such heinous acts do not go unpunished. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) stands in solidarity with the victims' families and calls for justice to be served. The statement concludes with a strong condemnation of the ghastly killings and a demand for immediate action to address the deteriorating law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.
