PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 17 -- Samajwadi Party MLA from Sirathu, Pallavi Patel, on Saturday visited the home of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's sister Parveen Qureshi in Hatwa village and met members of the family to offer condolences over the death of Atiq's son Abaan.

Patel met Atiq's son Ahzam and other family members and expressed grief over Abaan's death. She also met the children of Atiq's deceased brother Ashraf during the visit.

According to reports, Patel said Atiq had stood by her family during difficult times and that it was her duty to stand with his family during their hour of grief. She also said the visit should not be viewed through a political lens.

After the visit, Patel shared photographs of her meeting with the family...