Benami Asset

Slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's Benami Property, worth Rs 12.5 crore was attached by the Uttar Pradesh Police in Prayagraj's Katahula area on Monday. The confiscated land was spread across 5.0510 hectares, and was purchased and registered in a mason's name, Hoob Lal. His men forcibly scared poor farmers and registered their lands in Hoob Lal's name, the mason confirmed to police. Notably, Atiq took 14 farmer's land.