Who was Krishnanand Rai, former BJP MLA killed by Mukhtar Ansari?
- A gang ambushed a convoy, leading to a tragic death in 2005.
- The gang member was convicted for a murder, receiving a 10-year sentence in 2023.
- Following the gang member's death, security has been increased in Uttar Pradesh.
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Mukhtar Ansari death: 'Holi for us', Krishnanand Rai's wife whose husband was killed by gangster-politician
Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died in a hospital in Uttar Pradesh. He was serving a 10-year sentence for the murder of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai in 2005.
Mukhtar Ansari Death: Nephew Of Krishnanand Rai Reacts To Mukhtar Ansari's Death
The nephew of former BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai, who was shot dead in 2005 with Mukhtar Ansari and his brother Afzal as the accused, reacted to the death of the gangster-turned-politician. He stated that Ansari's family will now feel the pain that their family went through 19 years ago.
After Mukhtar Ansari's death, Krishnanand Rai's son Piyush Rai said that he came to know about this only through the media. Piyush Rai thanked Lord Gorakhnath and said that his blessings are upon us. Whatever he does, he gets his fruits right here in this plot.
Who was Krishnanand Rai, former BJP MLA killed by Mukhtar Ansari?
Jailed Indian gangster and politician Mukhtar Ansari, who faced numerous criminal charges, including those related to murder and extortion, died on Thursday (Mar 28) due to cardiac arrest. Ansari has been in and out of custody for several cases over the years and his political career and criminal background made him a controversial figure in Indian politics. Ansari, in April 2023, received a 10-year prison sentence for the murder of Bharatiya Ja
Why former vice-president Hamid Ansari is trending on social media after Mukhtar Ansari's death
The death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has triggered discussions on social media platform X, where netizens referenced his 2021 Supreme Court petition alleging a conspiracy by the Uttar Pradesh government to orchestrate a "state-sponsored encounter." Mukhtar Ansari in his petition had highlighted Ansari's familial ties to former vice-president Hamid Ansari.
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