Mukhtar Ansari

2024 - 3 - 28

Gangster-turned-Politician Mukhtar Ansari Passes Away

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Breaking news: Mukhtar Ansari, known for his controversial fusion of crime and politics, dies at 63 after a cardiac arrest.

The infamous gangster-turned-politician, Mukhtar Ansari, met his demise at the Banda Medical College in Uttar Pradesh on March 28. Ansari's journey was marked by a blend of crime and politics, with a controversial past that stirred both fear and intrigue. His deteriorating health in jail led to his transfer to the hospital in Banda, where he spent his final moments. Mukhtar Ansari's death, following a cardiac arrest, closed a chapter on a life characterized by notoriety and power.

Born into the lineage of a freedom fighter, Mukhtar Ansari's transformation into a figure synonymous with crime and politics is a tale of contrasts. With a legacy entwined in over 65 criminal cases, from murder to extortion, Ansari navigated the tumultuous waters of Uttar Pradesh's political landscape, serving as an MLA five times. His controversial persona elicited a mix of admiration and disdain, emblematic of the complex nature of his influence.

The news of Mukhtar Ansari's demise reverberated across India, sparking discussions on the intersection of crime and politics in the country. As a pivotal figure in Uttar Pradesh's political realm, Ansari's passing leaves behind a void that mirrors the intricate web of power and corruption he was a part of. His legacy, a tapestry woven with threads of notoriety and influence, continues to intrigue and captivate observers of Indian politics.

In a final chapter befitting his tumultuous life, Mukhtar Ansari's death serves as a reminder of the blurred lines between criminality and governance in the Indian political arena. His passing evokes reflections on the complexities of power dynamics and the enduring legacy of individuals who straddle the worlds of crime and politics, leaving behind a legacy that transcends conventional boundaries.

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Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies (The Hindu)

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died at the Banda Medical College in Uttar Pradesh on March 28 following a cardiac arrest.

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Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari brought back to hospital after his ... (Livemint)

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari's health deteriorated in jail, following which he was taken to hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda. At the hospital Mukhtar ...

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Mukhtar Ansari, gangster-turned-politician, dies in hospital after ... (Hindustan Times)

Mukhtar Ansari death: Mukhtar Ansari was hospitalised for around 14 hours on Tuesday after he complained of abdominal pain. | Latest News India.

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Mukhtar Ansari: A controversial fusion of crime and politics in UP (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: Jailed mafia gangster Mukhtar Ansari passed away after suffering a cardiac attack on Thursday.

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Gangster-Politician Mukhtar Ansari Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At 63 (NDTV)

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has died of a cardiac arrest after being hospitalised earlier in the day. The five-time former MLA from Mau ...

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Mukhtar Ansari dies: How a freedom fighter's grandson became a ... (India Today)

Mukhtar Ansari died at the age of 60 in Uttar Pradesh's Banda after he suffered a cardiac arrest. The gangster-politician was rushed to a medical college ...

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Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies of cardiac arrest (The Indian Express)

5-time MLA was lodged in UP's Banda jail; family alleged earlier this week that he was being poisoned in prison.

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Mukhtar Ansari: A Career In Crime And Politics (NDTV)

The gangster-politician was booked in 65 criminal cases ranging from murder to extortion and was elected an MLA five times on the tickets of different political ...

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Mukhtar Ansari's death: 'My father was given slow poison', claims ... (Hindustan Times)

Mukhtar Ansari was brought to Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda. Principal Suneel Kaushal said he died at hospital following cardiac arrest.

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Mukhtar Ansari death: Owaisi, Tejashwi echo 'slow poison' claims ... (Livemint)

Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar Ansari claimed his father was given slow poison in jail. Ansari died on Thursday in a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district ...

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Mukhtar Ansari, don and politician who once ruled eastern UP, dies ... (Hindustan Times)

Security was stepped up in Mau, Ghazipur and Banda districts — regions where Ansari held sway, and an alert was sounded across the state | Latest News ...

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'My father was given slow poison', alleges Mukhtar Ansari's son ... (Business Today)

Mukhtar Ansari death: Ansari's brother and Ghazipur MP Afzal Ansari had also alleged on Tuesday that he was being subjected to "slow poisoning" in jail, ...

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Mukhtar Ansari death news: 'My father was given slow poison', Son ... (Livemint)

Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar Ansari claimed his father was given slow poison and they will seek justice through the judiciary. Ansari died in a hospital in ...

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Mukhtar Ansari was subjected to slow poisoning in jail, says son (The Indian Express)

"My father had told us he was being subjected to 'slow poison'," Umar Ansari told reporters and added that the entire country knows about it now.

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Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies dies after cardiac arrest (BBC News)

Authorities say Ansari died of a cardiac arrest but the circumstances of his death are disputed by his family.

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Slow Poisoning Charge After Gangster-Politician Mukhtar Ansari's ... (NDTV)

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh late last evening.

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Mukhtar Ansari Life: Who was Mukhtar Ansari? From a Indian Army ... (The Economic Times)

Jailed gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away from a heart attack in Banda. Ansari, 63, faced 65 criminal charges, including murder and extortion, ...

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Mukhtar Ansari death: 'Holi for us', Krishnanand Rai's wife whose ... (Livemint)

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died in a hospital in Uttar Pradesh. He was serving a 10-year sentence for the murder of BJP MLA ...

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Mukhtar Ansari death news LIVE: Family demands autopsy at AIIMS ... (Hindustan Times)

Mukhtar Ansari death news LIVE: The gangster-turned-politician died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda on Thursday.

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Poisoning or heart attack? Controversy surrounds Mukhtar Ansari's ... (Business Standard)

Before Mukhtar Ansari's death, his brother Afzal Ansari publicly claimed that Mukhtar was being poisoned in jail as part of a 'conspiracy' to murder him.

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"Justice Has Been Served": Wife Of BJP MLA Murdered By Mukhtar ... (NDTV)

Alka Rai, wife of late BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai, who was killed by Mukhtar Ansari, said on Friday that "justice has been served" with the death of the ...

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'Don of the dons': What Patrick French wrote about Mukhtar Ansari (Hindustan Times)

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died of a cardiac arrest on Thursday evening. | Latest News India.

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Jailed gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies; here's a look at his ... (Business Standard)

Mukhtar Ansari straddled the worlds of crime and politics in Uttar Pradesh. The gangster-politician was booked in 65 criminal cases ranging from murder to ...

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How it took 44 years for Mukhtar Ansari conviction (India Today)

Eastern UP gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who died on Thursday, had over 60 criminal cases against him. Though the first case was lodged in 1978, ...

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Rise and fall of Mukhtar Ansari: The don's long shadow on UP ... (The Indian Express)

Due to his formidable influence in east UP districts, Mukhtar enjoyed patronage of every party dispensation in the state from 1996 until 2017, when Yogi-led ...

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