After 2 Years 8 Months in Jail, Mukhtar Ansari’s Son Abbas Released on Supreme Court’s Bail Order
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Mafia don Mukhtar Ansari’s legislator son, Abbas Ansari, was released from jail on Friday after spending 2 years and 8 months behind bars. He was granted bail by the Supreme Court on March 7 with several conditions, and about 15 days later, the court's order reached Kasganj Jail, making his release possible. For Abbas Ansari’s family, his release brought great joy just before Eid. His supporters consider his release on a Friday during the holy month of Ramadan as a blessing from God.
The Supreme Court has directed Abbas Ansari to stay at his government residence in Lucknow. Additionally, he must seek permission from the relevant authorities before visiting his constituency, Mau. The court has also made it clear that he cannot leave Uttar Pradesh without prior approval and must inform the police officials a day before appearing in court.
Abbas Ansari was arrested on November 4, 2022, shortly after the last assembly elections. The most prominent case against him was related to hate speech, and later, on September 6, 2024, he was also charged under the Gangster Act. Initially, Abbas Ansari was lodged in Chitrakoot Jail, but after being caught illegally meeting his wife, Nikhat, he was transferred to Kasganj Jail. His wife was also arrested in the case but was later granted bail by the Supreme Court.
Abbas Ansari won the 2022 assembly elections on a ticket from Om Prakash Rajbhar’s party, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP). At that time, SBSP had allied with the Samajwadi Party (SP) for the elections. However, SBSP later parted ways with SP and allied with the BJP. When questions were raised about this alliance, OP Rajbhar claimed that Abbas Ansari was a candidate sent by the Samajwadi Party. Now, after Abbas’s release, it will be interesting to see whether he participates in SBSP’s meetings or maintains a distance from the party. His seat in the assembly will also remain a point of focus.
