Assailants disguised as journalists shoot dead two former Muslim politicians in northern India, officials say, while chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan, which has become a rallying cry for far-right Hindus in the country
At least two gunmen were seen firing from point-blank range while the victims were talking to reporters.
Atiq Ahmed was under the custody of police and was being taken for a medical checkup along with his brother, Khalid Azim, alias Ashraf, a former legislator.
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