Punjab govt writes to UP govt, seeks shifting of Mukhtar Ansari to Banda jail

The Punjab government has written a letter to the Uttar Pradesh government regarding Mukhtar Ansari's custody. UP government has been asked to make arrangements to shift Mukhtar Ansari from Ropar jail to Banda jail by 8th April as per the Supreme Court's order.

During his appearance in a Punjab Court on Wednesday, Mukhtar Ansari was brought in an ambulance that had a registration number of Uttar Pradesh.