A controversial former Indian politician has been shot dead on live TV.
Ahmeds brother Ashram who was alongside him was also shot dead on Saturday evening.
A policeman and a journalist were also injured at the scene.
Politician Atiq Ahmed was shot dead on live TV in IndiaSonu Mehta/Hindustan Times via Getty Images
His final words to camera were: They did not take us, so we did not go.
The BBCs Hindi correspondent reported that the city had been placed into lockdown while investigations continued.
Ahmed was facing a life sentence in jail following his conviction earlier this year for kidnapping.
He had previously faced dozens of legal cases involving kidnapping, murder and extortion.
