Mar 29, 2024, 02:45AM ISTSource: TOI.in
Mukhtar Ansari, a notorious mafia figure, tragically passed away from a heart attack while in custody at Banda Jail. The incident unfolded as Ansari collapsed in the jail’s barracks, prompting immediate medical attention from a team of nine doctors at a nearby hospital in Banda. Despite their efforts, Ansari succumbed to cardiac arrest, leading to a significant gathering of mourners outside his home.This turn of events sparked a heightened security response across Uttar Pradesh, with prohibitory orders under Section 144 enforced and police and CRPF teams deployed in multiple districts, including Banda, Mau, Ghazipur, and Varanasi. Ansari’s death comes shortly after his brief hospitalization earlier in the week, during which his brother raised concerns about his well-being, alleging mistreatment while in custody.