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Police seize property worth Rs 25 crore linked to aide of gangster Atiq Ahmad
Prayagraj police have seized illegal assets valued at approximately Rs 25 crore belonging to builder J.P. Dubey, who is said to be close to deceased gangster Atiq Ahmad. The action was taken under provisions of the Gangsters Act.
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The Prayagraj Police Commissionerate has taken significant action against builder J.P. Dubey, reportedly a close associate of gangster Atiq Ahmad, by confiscating his illegally acquired property. The seized assets are estimated to be worth around Rs 25 crore.
The confiscation was executed under Section 14(1) of the Gangsters Act, which empowers law enforcement authorities to forfeit proceeds and assets derived from criminal activities. The action reflects ongoing efforts by Uttar Pradesh police to dismantle criminal networks and recover unlawfully acquired wealth.
Atiq Ahmad, who faced multiple charges related to organised crime and violence, was a prominent figure in criminal circles in the region. The seizure of Dubey's property is part of a broader operation targeting individuals connected to his criminal enterprise and their financial assets accumulated through illegal means.
The move underscores the authorities' commitment to enforcing asset forfeiture laws against those involved in or benefiting from gangster-related activities. Such actions are intended to weaken the financial networks that sustain organised crime operations in the state.