Atiq Ahmed, a notorious Indian mafia don-turned-politician was brutally murdered in Uttar Pradesh. Ahmed started out as the son of a tongawallah, but quickly rose to become the state’s most notorious don, with a vast empire of illegal businesses and connections to powerful politicians.

However, in recent months, the Yogi government has been cracking down on organized crime, including Ahmed’s empire. In just 50 days, the government had managed to demolish Ahmed’s entire empire. This move was celebrated by some as a victory over organized crime in the state.

But Ahmed’s murder serves as a stark reminder that organized crime is still a very real threat in Uttar Pradesh. Police encounters, in which alleged criminals are killed in cold blood, have been justified by some as necessary to combat the violence and corruption of organized crime. However, others argue that this is a violation of human rights and corrodes the very foundations of justice.

The brazen murder of Ahmed has shocked the nation and raised questions about the effectiveness of the government’s crackdown on organized crime. Some fear that there will be retaliation from Ahmed’s associates, leading to further violence and chaos in the state.

As the investigation into Ahmed’s murder continues, Uttar Pradesh must grapple with the difficult challenge of tackling organized crime without violating human rights or undermining the justice system.