Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh): Bareilly Range Inspector General (IG) has announced a reward of Rs 50,000 on Saddam, the son-in-law of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf. A case has been registered against Saddam, Ashraf and his henchmen at Bithri Chainpur police station in connection with the illegal meetings in jail and delivery of goods. The court issued non-bailable warrants against Saddam.
According to sources, Saddam has been absconding. Bareilly Range IG Dr Rakesh Kumar said that Saddam and his henchmen used to meet Atiq's brother, Ashraf, who was lodged in the Bareilly district jail for the past two-and-a-half years. Kumar said that during the meetings, plans chalked out to kill police officers and witnesses. According to police sources, Ashraf used to meet Saddam, his accomplice Lala Gaddi and other henchmen in jail with the help of jail officials and inmate guards.
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The IG of Bareilly Range announced a reward of Rs 50,000 on Saddam on Monday. Earlier, the Bareilly's Senior Superintendent of Police, Prabhakar Chowdhary, had announced a reward of ₹ 25,000 on Saddam. A non-bailable warrant has also been issued against Saddam by the court. The police team is constantly trying to nab him.
Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh police intensified the search after receiving information about Atiq Ahmed's wife Shahista Parveen's location, sources said. Police received information that Shaista is hiding in Bharetha village of Mariadih in Prayagraj. Shahista Parveen has been carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on her head.
