SP leader Shivpal Singh Yadav raised questions surrounding Mafia Mukhtar Ansari's death in Uttar Pradesh's Banda Jail, deeming it suspicious and calling for an investigation. 'Every death in prison bears the stamp of government responsibility,' he remarked.
Shivpal Yadav spoke of close ties with Mukhtar Ansari's family and their significant contribution to India's freedom struggle. He reiterated the dubious circumstances around Ansari's demise and urged judicial intervention for a thorough investigation, asserting accountability rests with the administration and government for any demise within prison walls.
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It was reported that former legislator Mukhtar Ansari passed away due to cardiac arrest in Banda Jail on a Thursday night. SP expressed their condolences and paid tribute on social media.
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An affiliated SP user suggested, 'Ultimately the government has achieved its objective. Akhilesh Yadav will have to come to the streets and fight decisively, now is the time for revolution.' Another supporter expressed, 'Mukhtar Ansari was a witness against the accused Brijesh Singh and Tribhuvan Singh in the Usri Chatti massacre, as his elder brother persistently accused. Their testimonies were crucial for sentencing the accused. The truth seems to surface today.'
Mukhtar's family also questions his death, leveling these allegations
Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar Ansari lamented the loss of his father, mentioning his father's earlier complain about being given slow poison and the express shift from ICU to jail three days before his death. Meanwhile, Mukhtar Ansari's brother Sibgatullah Ansari alleged the event was a conspiracy, believing divine justice will prevail. He called for the court to actively investigate, suggesting politics should not overshadow the truth.
