Banda (UP), March 28 -- Mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away due to cardiac arrest on Thursday. He was 63.
According to the medical bulleting issued by Durgawati Medical College, Mukhtar was brought in following a complaint of vomiting in an unconscious state.
The bulletin said that despite all efforts, the patient died due to cardiac arrest.
Following Mukhtar's death, security has been beefed up in Banda, Ghazipur, and Mau districts.
Jail sources said that as soon as Mukhtar's health deteriorated, the health officials were informed. District Magistrate Durga Shakti Nagpal, along with Superintendent of Police Ankur Agarwal, reached the jail, and Mukhtar was taken to the medical college amidst tight security.
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