Legendary Gangster-Turned-Politician Dies Amid Controversy
In a shocking turn of events, the notorious gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest in the tumultuous northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, sending shockwaves across the nation.
Ansari, a 63-year-old five-time lawmaker, had been incarcerated since 2005, with over 60 criminal cases against him, including 15 murder charges, painting a portrait of a man shrouded in controversy and infamy.
The circumstances surrounding Ansari’s demise have sparked heated debate, with his family alleging foul play and claiming that he was administered a “poisonous substance” while in jail, leading to his untimely death.
As news of Ansari’s passing spread like wildfire, crowds descended upon his residence, prompting a heightened security presence in the state to maintain order amidst the chaos.
From running his own gang in the 1990s to becoming a prominent political figure, Ansari’s journey was riddled with turbulence and legal battles, culminating in his recent conviction for the murder of a rival lawmaker and subsequent life sentence for a decades-old arms licensing scam.
Despite receiving prompt medical attention after complaining of vomiting, Ansari could not be saved, succumbing to a fatal cardiac arrest, as confirmed by the medical authorities at Rani Durgavati Medical College.
His brother, Afzal Ansari, a Member of Parliament, has raised serious allegations of foul play, asserting that Mukhtar was deliberately poisoned in jail, citing previous incidents where he was allegedly subjected to toxic substances that severely impacted his health.
With conflicting narratives swirling around Ansari’s demise, the state of Uttar Pradesh plunged into turmoil, prompting the police to impose curfew orders and conduct flag marches to quell any potential unrest in the wake of the influential figure’s passing.
As the nation grapples with the fallout of Mukhtar Ansari’s sudden death, his son Umar Ansari laments the lack of communication from authorities regarding his father’s deteriorating health, shedding light on the opaque nature of the circumstances leading to this tragic event.
With a post-mortem examination scheduled for Friday, the murky saga of Mukhtar Ansari’s life and death continues to unfold, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and lingering suspicions in its wake. — BBC
