Mukhtar Ansari

2024 - 3 - 28

From Gangster to Politician: The Controversial Life of Mukhtar Ansari

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Discover the intriguing journey of Mukhtar Ansari from crime to politics and the shocking claims surrounding his death. Read on for more on this enigmatic figure!

The saga of Mukhtar Ansari, the notorious gangster-turned-politician, took a dramatic turn as his health deteriorated in a Uttar Pradesh jail, leading to his transfer to a hospital in Banda. Ansari, known for his involvement in numerous criminal cases, including murder and extortion, had a complex career in both crime and politics. Despite his controversial background, he was elected as an MLA multiple times, showcasing the intertwined realms of power and criminality in Indian politics. His recent demise at the Banda Medical College following a cardiac arrest marks the end of a turbulent chapter in Uttar Pradesh's political landscape.

Amidst the turmoil surrounding Ansari's death, shocking claims emerged from his family, alleging foul play. His son, Umar Ansari, asserted that his father was administered slow poison, adding a sinister layer to the already murky circumstances. The family's determination to seek justice through legal channels underscores the high-stakes nature of Mukhtar Ansari's legacy. As the public grapples with the repercussions of his passing, the enigmatic figure leaves behind a legacy that blurs the lines between crime and politics, raising questions about the intersection of power and criminality in society.

The fusion of crime and politics in Mukhtar Ansari's life serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the complexity of navigating these realms. His death has sparked intense debates about the ethics and morality of political figures with criminal backgrounds, shedding light on the challenges of governance in a diverse and dynamic democracy like India. As the dust settles on his tumultuous life, Mukhtar Ansari's legacy continues to reverberate, serving as a reminder of the intricate web of power, influence, and intrigue that defines the intersection of crime and politics in modern society.

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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'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: 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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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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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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Mukhtar Ansari, jailed UP gangster and politician, dies of cardiac ... (The Indian Express)

On Tuesday morning, Ansari was admitted to the Banda Medical College after he complained of abdominal pain. His family members had alleged that Ansari said ...

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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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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 Live Updates: Mukhtar Ansari's family to move court ... (Times of India)

Mukhtar Ansari Live Updates: Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar Ansari has claimed that the jailed don, who died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, was given pois.

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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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In prison since 2005, Mukhtar Ansari faced 65 criminal cases, was ... (The Indian Express)

The latest case in which Mukhtar Ansari was convicted was related to the use of forged documents to obtain an arms licence in 1990. A Varanasi court, earlier ...

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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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Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies: A look at the life and ... (Livemint)

While he was acquitted in most of the 63 cases against him, Ansari was, however, convicted in at least eight criminal cases since 2022.

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Jailed gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies of heart attack (India Today)

Mukhtar Ansari, the gangster-turned-politician, died of a heart attack on Thursday evening. He was rushed to a hospital after his health deteriorated, ...

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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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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: Ex-DSP, who slapped POTA on gangster ... (Hindustan Times)

Mukhtar Ansari death news: In 2004, Shailendra Singh had to resign under political pressure and a case of vandalism was slapped against him later.

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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 death news LIVE: Panel of five doctors finalised for ... (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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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: The 'Bahubali' gangster of UP who became a ... (Firstpost)

Mukhtar Ansari died of a cardiac arrest on Thursday at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda. The grandson of a freedom fighter, he forayed into the world of ...

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Mukhtar Ansari Death News Updates: Family demands autopsy in ... (India Today)

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died of cardiac arrest after being hospitalised on Thursday evening. He was 63. The five-time former MLA ...

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Probe ordered after 'Mukhtar Ansari was poisoned in jail' charge ... (India Today)

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died of cardiac arrest in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. However, controversy has erupted after his son's 'poisoning' ...

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ansari: Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics - The ... (The Economic Times)

Mukhtar Ansari, who straddled the realms of crime and politics in Uttar Pradesh, passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Banda. Ansari, elected as an MLA ...

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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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