Gangster politician shot dead live on Indian TV by fake journalists
Police officers escort Atiq Ahmed from court in Prayagraj, India, last week, days before the killing. Photo: Ritesh Shukla/Reuters
Biswajeet Banerjee
A former Indian politician convicted of kidnapping and facing murder charges was shot dead along with his brother in a dramatic attack on live TV.
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