The saga of Mukhtar Ansari from Mohammadabad has finally drawn to a close. In life, he straddled two worlds—revered by some as a Robin Hood and feared by others as a notorious mafia don. Amidst this dichotomy, Mukhtar Ansari has left this world behind. On this Saturday morning, as he was laid to rest, thousands gathered to witness the event; among them were grateful beneficiaries of his largesse as well as sworn enemies.
Former MLA and gangster Mukhtar Ansari from Mau was given a last tribute in the Kali Bagh graveyard of Mohammadabad, Ghazipur. Umar Ansari, his son, gave his father a dignified farewell, stroking his esteemed mustache one final time.
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A massive crowd of supporters was present at Mukhtar's funeral. However, outsiders were not permitted to participate in the burial within the graveyard, with only family members being granted access. Officials from the Ghazipur district administration were present at the scene, strictly regulating the entry of attendees.
As Mukhtar Ansari's body was being taken for the burial, the crowd of supporters from outside chanted 'long live' and scrambled to be allowed inside the graveyard to pay their last respects. In addition to the administration, Mukhtar's brothers, Afzal and Umar Ansari, pleaded with the crowd to remain calm, as police orders restricted graveyard access to family-only. Extra forces were deployed, and the entire route was blocked off.
Supporters climb trees to witness the event...
When the supporters who had come to join Mukhtar Ansari's funeral were not allowed into the graveyard, they climbed the nearby trees to get a glimpse of the funeral and burial process.
Sahabuddin's son attends the funeral
Osama Shahab, the son of the late former MP and gangster-politician Sahabuddin from Siwan, was also present to pay his respects at Mukhtar Ansari's funeral. A large assembly was seen during the burial prayer, with the police administration ensuring tight security and barricading around Mukhtar's residence.
Mukhtar Ansari's final resting place beside his mother
Mukhtar Ansari was laid to rest next to his mother's grave. Before the burial prayer, his body was placed inside his home within a glass chamber for the public to pay their last respects.
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Body transported amidst heavy security
Mukhtar's body was conveyed to Ghazipur under heavy police security. A convoy escorted by police vehicles accompanied the hearse. The convoy included two Vajra vehicles, two ambulances, and a dozen police cars under the leadership of a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
The shops were closed in sympathy
In Mohammadabad Yusufpur, where Mukhtar Ansari’s residence is located, people started gathering from Friday morning itself. Sanjeev Kumar Gihar, a councilor from Ward No. 25 in Lohtia, said that no one had officially called for the shops to be closed. People shut their shops voluntarily, out of sympathy.
Section 144 imposed in several areas
An official stated that security personnel in Mau were placed on high alert. The prohibition order under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) was issued in Mau, Ghazipur, Ballia, and surrounding areas. According to reports from Bhadohi, security arrangements on the national highways were significantly bolstered as Ansari's body was to be transported via this route.
