Shoaib alias Bobby, a former shooter associated with the Mukhtar Ansari gang, was shot dead. He was an accused in the 1999 murder of a Lucknow jailer.
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Former Ansari Gang Shooter Killed In UP, 15 Rounds Fired For 10 Minutes
According to police, 15 rounds were fired at his vehicle. The firing continued for approximately ten minutes.
Shoaib Bobby had been identified as a shooter for the Ansari gang.
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- Former Mukhtar Ansari associate shot dead in Barabanki.
- Shoaib alias Bobby faced charges in a 1999 murder.
- Witnesses report 15 rounds fired during public assault.
A former shooter associated with the gang of Mukhtar Ansari has been shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district.
Shoaib alias Bobby, who had previously been linked to Ansari’s criminal network and was an accused in the 1999 murder of Lucknow jailer RK Tiwari, was attacked while travelling from Barabanki to Lucknow. The shooting occurred in the Asaini area.
15 Rounds Fired In 10-Minute Assault
According to police, 15 rounds were fired at his vehicle. The firing continued for approximately ten minutes.
Witness accounts cited by local authorities said the attack took place in full public view, triggering panic in the area. Residents reported hearing repeated gunshots as the vehicle came under sustained fire. Police officials said the scale of the assault and the number of rounds discharged suggest the involvement of multiple attackers.
Shoaib Bobby had been identified as a shooter for the Ansari gang.
Mukhtar Ansari’s Criminal Background
Mukhtar Ansari, who was 63 at the time of his death, had been booked in 65 criminal cases over the years, ranging from murder to extortion. Despite this record, he was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly five times on tickets from different political parties.
Born in 1963 into an influential family, Ansari entered organised crime during a period when government contract mafias were active in parts of Uttar Pradesh. From 2005 until his death, he remained lodged in different jails in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
Ansari died of cardiac arrest after being hospitalised in 2024. A medical bulletin issued in Hindi stated that he was taken from jail in Banda to the Rani Durgavati Medical College at around 8.25 pm after complaining of vomiting and being found unconscious.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was shot dead in Barabanki district?
Where did the shooting of Shoaib alias Bobby occur?
The shooting took place in the Asaini area of Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district. He was attacked while traveling from Barabanki to Lucknow.
How many rounds were fired during the attack?
Approximately 15 rounds were fired at Shoaib alias Bobby's vehicle over about ten minutes. The scale of the assault suggests multiple attackers were involved.
What was Mukhtar Ansari's criminal history?
Mukhtar Ansari had been booked in 65 criminal cases, including murder and extortion. He was elected as an MLA five times despite his criminal background.
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