Atiq Ahmed Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Other name(s): • Atiq Pehelwaan • Atique Ahmed • Ateeq Ahmed

Profession: Politician

Date of Birth: 10 August 1962 (Friday)

Age (at the time of death): 61 Years

Birthplace: Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India

Zodiac sign: Leo

Nationality: Indian

Religion: Islam

Marriage Date: Year, 1996

Age: 61 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Majidiya Islamiya Intermediate College (MIC) in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh

Educational Qualification: 8th Standard Note: Atiq failed his 10th-grade examinations.

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): in centimeters – 170 cm in meters – 1.70 m in feet & inches – 5’ 7”

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper (semi-bald)

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Wife/Spouse: Shaista Parveen (politician)

Children: Son – 5 • Aizan Ahmed • Aban Ahmed • Ali Ahmed • Umar Ahmed • Asad (killed in an encounter by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Jhansi on 13 April 2023) [7] India Today Note: Asad was wanted in Umesh Pal murder case and had a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on his head. [8] India Today

Parents: Father – Haji Firoz Ahmad

Siblings: Brother – Ashraf alias Khalid Azim alias Khalid Azeem Ashraf (politician; younger brother)

Wife: Shaista Parveen

MONEY FACTOR

Assets/Properties: Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 5,26,700 • Bank Deposits: Rs. 1,01,52,759 • Bonds, Debentures & Shares in Companies: Rs. 20,00,000 • Motor Vehicles: Rs. 32,76,000 • Other Assets & Weapons: Rs. 20,64,856 Immovable Assets • Agricultural Land: Rs. 6,31,58,000 • Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 7,86,10,000 • Commercial Buildings: Rs. 1,25,00,000 • Residential Buildings: Rs. 9,56,70,000 Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2014. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). [9] MyNeta

Net Worth (approx.): Atiq Ahmed’s net worth for the financial year 2014 was estimated to be Rs. 26 crores. [10] MyNeta It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).

OTHER INFORMATION

Political Parties: • Samajwadi Party (SP) • Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) • All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)

Political Journey: Member of Legislative Assembly 1989: Won the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections from the Allahabad West constituency as an independent candidate 1991: Contested and won the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections from Allahabad West as an independent candidate 1993: won the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections for the third time as an independent candidate from Allahabad West 1996: Contested and won the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Allahabad West constituency on a ticket from the Samajwadi Party (SP) 1999-2003: Served as the president of Apna Dal for Uttar Pradesh 2002: Re-elected as an MLA from the Allahabad West constituency on a ticket from Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) party 2012: Contested the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections from the Allahabad West constituency on a ticket from the Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) party 2021: joined the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party Note: Atiq filed nominations for various elections while behind the bars. In 2012, he contested the election on a ticket from Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) party because the Samajwadi Party had expelled him and the Bahujan Samaj Party refused to give him a ticket as he was serving his imprisonment in jail. He had filed the nominations from the Basti Jail, Uttar Pradesh and had submitted a bail application at the Allahabad High Court. Although 10 judges rejected his petition, the 11th judge granted him bail. Atiq was released from jail one day before the elections, but he lost the seat to Pooja Pal, a politician. Member of Parliament 2004-2009: Contested the General elections for the Phulpur Lok Sabha seat on a ticket from the Samajwadi Party (SP) and was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha

Date of Death: 15 April 2023

Place of Death: MLN Medical College, Prayagraj

Death Cause: Shot Dead [1] India Today

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Atiq Ahmed, a notable figure in Indian politics, carved out a controversial legacy as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, where he served five consecutive terms. His political career was marked not only by his electoral successes but also by a notorious reputation, with over 100 criminal cases filed against him, including the high-profile murder of Raju Pal, a candidate from the Bahujan Samaj Party. The trajectory of his life took a tragic turn on April 15, 2023, when he and his brother were shot dead by three unidentified assailants while conversing with the media at MLN Medical College in Prayagraj. This incident underscored the violent undercurrents that often accompany his story, intertwining politics and crime in a dramatic tapestry.

Atiq’s early life was shaped by a series of misfortunes, including a setback in his academic journey when he failed his 10th-grade examinations. This pivotal moment led him to cross paths with Chaand Baba, a local gangster in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). Drawn into the underbelly of organized crime, Atiq quickly became enmeshed in the workings of Baba’s gang. However, his aspirations soon eclipsed those of his mentor, and in a shocking act of betrayal, Atiq murdered Chaand Baba in 1989. This act not only marked his ascension in the criminal hierarchy but also established him as one of the most feared gangsters in Allahabad, paving the way for a tumultuous path that would eventually lead him into the world of politics.

Before his foray into the political arena, Atiq Ahmed diversified his career by working as a contractor, property dealer, and agriculturist. These ventures provided him with the financial resources and social capital necessary to transition into politics. His background in business likely contributed to his understanding of power dynamics, both in the realm of crime and governance. His ability to navigate these worlds would serve him well, as he leveraged his criminal notoriety to build a political base that resonated with a segment of the electorate, despite the risks it entailed.

Atiq’s political journey was fraught with danger and conflict, exemplified by a harrowing incident on August 8, 2002, when he survived a bomb attack during a court hearing while serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Allahabad West. The attack was allegedly linked to his long-standing feud with former Chief Minister Mayawati. In interviews following the incident, Atiq claimed that Lalji Shukla, the Superintendent of Police, conspired with Mayawati to orchestrate the attack; however, some sources suggested that Atiq himself may have plotted the incident to garner national attention. This blend of theatricality and reality in his life exemplified the complex interplay between crime, politics, and media in which he was deeply entrenched, leaving an indelible mark on the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.