Mukhtar Ansari Dies of Cardiac Arrest Amid Poisoning Allegations
The death of the controversial figure has led to political outcry and demands for a thorough investigation.
- Mukhtar Ansari, a gangster-turned-politician from Uttar Pradesh, died of cardiac arrest in a hospital in Banda.
- Ansari's family alleges he was poisoned in jail, sparking controversy and demands for a judicial inquiry.
- Several political leaders and parties have called for an independent investigation into Ansari's death.
- Ansari had been in jail since 2005 and faced over 60 criminal cases, including murder and extortion.
- The post-mortem report rejected claims of 'slow poison,' confirming cardiac arrest as the cause of death.