Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has died of cardiac arrest, with his family saying the gangster, who had been in prison since 2005, was poisoned.
Security was tightened in several towns in Uttar Pradesh after his death. More security personnel have been deployed in Banda, Mau, Ghazipur and Varanasi districts. Additionally, a statewide ban on large gatherings was reportedly enacted. new delhi tv.
The jailed gangster was rushed to hospital in Banda after he fell unconscious at the regional jail on Thursday night.
Doctors at Rani Durgavati Medical College declared him dead a few hours later.
Mukhtar Ansari’s son and brother have called for an inquest because they believe he was poisoned in prison, while the hospital said the cause of death was cardiac arrest.
His son Umar Ansari told the media: “I came to see him two days ago but was not allowed. He was sent to jail despite being unwell. How could he have a heart attack if his stomach was bloated? ? “The video went viral and you can see his stomach was bloated. His condition is serious. He was admitted to the intensive care unit. But 12-14 hours later, he was returned to prison. “
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