Ghazipur

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was convicted on Thursday in another case and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment under the UP Gangsters Act.

Testimony, debate and cross-examination of 11 witnesses were completed in the 5 gang charges against the former BSP MLA.

The conviction relates to several cases, including the one pertaining to Ghazipur that involved an assault on the Additional Superintendent of Police. The case was filed long back in 1996.

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MLA's aide Bhim Singh has also been given 10 years' imprisonment by the court.