Renowned Indian politician Mukhtar Ansari died in jail after he suffered from a heart attack in Uttar Pradesh’s (UP) Banda district leading to speculation after poisoning.
The Indian government has heightened the level of security in multiple cities fearing mass protests over Ansari’s death.
Doctors were called to the jail to check on Ansari after his condition suddenly deteriorated after iftari.
Ansari was rushed to Rani Durgavati Medical College in an unconscious state at around 8:25 p.m. However, he died during the treatment in the hospital.
A probe has been ordered to investigate the death Ansari after his family alleged foul play.
On March 26, Ansari complained that he was suffering from abdominal pain. He was hospitalized for around 14 hours and was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI).
He was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital and was advised surgery by the doctors.
Ansari’s son, Umar Ansari, spoke with reporters, stating that his father was poisoned through the food given to him.
Few days earlier, Barabanki Court was informed by Ansari that he was provided food that contained poison.
The police officials have been assigned to the Mau, Gazipur, and Banda areas due to security reasons, imposing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in these districts.
UP Director General of Police, Prashant Kumar, issued orders under Section 144 of the CrPC to prohibit large gatherings across UP following Ansari’s death.
