Former IG Exposes Atiq Ahmed's Pakistan ISI Links and Fake Currency Network
In a startling revelation following the release of Dhurandhar 2, former Inspector General of Police (Prayagraj) Surya Kumar has detailed the extensive criminal rise of notorious gangster Atiq Ahmed. The former top cop provided chilling insights into how Ahmed built his mafia empire through violence, land grabbing, and international criminal collaborations.
The Early Criminal Beginnings
Surya Kumar revealed that Atiq Ahmed first came to serious police notice in 1986 when he triggered riots in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). When law enforcement began taking action against him, Ahmed fled to Bombay (now Mumbai) to evade capture. This marked the beginning of his transformation from a local troublemaker to an organized crime leader.
Over subsequent years, Ahmed developed a sophisticated criminal operation centered around real estate manipulation. He would identify disputed properties, purchase them at artificially low prices through intimidation, then sell them for substantial profits. Those who opposed his schemes faced severe consequences, including threats and, in some cases, murder.
International Criminal Network Exposed
The most explosive revelation from the former IG concerns Ahmed's international connections. Surya Kumar disclosed that Atiq Ahmed collaborated with two other notorious gangsters - Shahabuddin from Siwan and Mukhtar Ansari from Mau - to establish links with a Pakistan-based Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) group.
This Pakistan-based network specialized in printing high-quality counterfeit Indian currency notes. The fake currency operation had an elaborate routing system through the Pakistani embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, creating a sophisticated smuggling channel into India.
Expanding Criminal Empire with Fake Currency
The counterfeit money served as a powerful tool for expanding Ahmed's criminal operations. The gang used the fake currency to:
- Finance their expanding network of criminal activities
- Bribe officials and law enforcement personnel
- Invest in legitimate businesses to launder illegal profits
- Fund political campaigns and gain influence
- Purchase weapons and fund other illegal operations
This financial pipeline significantly boosted their criminal capabilities and profits, allowing them to operate with greater impunity across multiple states.
Broader Implications of the Revelations
The timing of these revelations, coming after the release of Dhurandhar 2, has sparked renewed interest in how organized crime networks operate with international support. Surya Kumar's detailed account provides crucial insights into:
- How local criminals establish international connections
- The sophisticated methods used to smuggle counterfeit currency
- The intersection of organized crime, politics, and international espionage
- The challenges law enforcement faces in combating such networks
The former IG's testimony underscores the complex web of criminal enterprises that transcend national borders and the ongoing threat such networks pose to national security and economic stability.
