Another don fears for his safety in UP jail

Days after the killing of gangster Munna Bajrangi in Baghpat jail, the family of another jailed don Mukhtar Ansari has expressed concern over his safety.

The don-turned politician's brother Afzal Ansari said he has "virtually no expectation" from the government, suggesting there was no point in demanding more security for Mukhtar Ansari.

"Who is demanding this and from whom? Is there any hope from this government? Afzal Ansari told PTI over the phone today.

"When Mukhtar Ansari attended the UP Assembly he had said there itself (about a possible threat to his life), but the question is from whom should we demand security and with what expectation, he said.

He accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of using terms like thok diya jayega (will be shot) in the state assembly and the police of conducting fake encounters.

The law and order situation in the state has deteriorated with rapes and murders being reported on a daily basis, and the police were conducting encounters to divert attention from this, he alleged.

Mukhtar Ansari is in jail since 2005 for his alleged role in the murder of BJP legislator Krishnanand Rai.

Afzal Ansari said it was the government responsibility to ensure the security of anyone in judicial custody