Mukhtar Ansari

Mukhtar Ansari's Controversial Funeral: A Closer Look

Discover the truth behind Mukhtar Ansari's funeral and the political drama surrounding it. Dive into the details of the recent events in Ghazipur.

Mukhtar Ansari, the notorious gangster-turned-politician, was recently laid to rest in Ghazipur amidst a sea of supporters and tight security. His death on March 28 in a hospital at Banda, Uttar Pradesh, sparked a wave of speculations and controversies. The Ansari family alleged that Mukhtar was poisoned by Yogi Adityanath's government, intensifying the political turmoil in India.

However, amidst the chaos, a fact check revealed a surprising twist - a viral video depicting the funeral procession was actually of Indian Sufi scholar Saqlain Miyan in Bareilly, from October 2023. This misinformation added another layer of confusion surrounding Mukhtar Ansari's final rites.

As the drama unfolds, Afzal Ansari, Mukhtar's brother, announced his intention to explore legal actions related to his brother's death. Moreover, retired IPS officer Brij Lal shared chilling details of the 2008 attack on Yogi Adityanath by Mukhtar Ansari's gang, shedding light on their tumultuous history.

The controversy didn't stop there. The video of a heated altercation between Ansari's kin and Ghazipur district magistrate Aryaka Akhoury went viral, highlighting the tensions surrounding Mukhtar Ansari's legacy. The events surrounding his death continue to captivate the nation, as political families across India watch closely for the next developments.