The security of the Varanasi MP-MLA court Judge, Awanish Gautam, has been increased following his sentencing of gangster Mukhtar Ansari to life imprisonment in the Awadesh Rai murder case.
Background
- The Varanasi MP-MLA court judge sentenced Mukhtar Ansari to life imprisonment in the Awadhesh Rai murder case of 1991.
- Ansari, a gangster-turned-politician, was found guilty of the murder and given a life term along with a fine of Rupees 1 lakh.
- The victim, Awadhesh Rai, was a Congress leader and the brother of former MLA Ajay Rai. He was shot dead outside Ajay Rai’s residence on August 3, 1991, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
- The court’s verdict came after 32 years of legal proceedings and hard work by Ajay Rai and his supporters.
Increased Security Measures
- In response to the high-profile case and potential security risks, the security of Judge Awanish Gautam has been enhanced.
- The increased security measures aim to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure the safety of the judge.
- The security of Ajay Rai, the brother of the victim, is also under review.
Reactions to the Verdict
- Ajay Rai welcomed the court’s verdict, considering it a victory after a 32-year-long battle.
- He expressed gratitude to all those who supported him throughout the legal process.
- Ajay Rai held the BJP government responsible for any untoward incident that might occur.
Details of the Murder Case
- On August 3, 1991, assailants in a Maruti van opened fire on Awadhesh Rai while he was standing outside his brother’s residence in Varanasi’s Lahurabir area.
- Awadhesh Rai was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.
- Following the incident, Ajay Rai filed an FIR at Chetganj police station, implicating Mukhtar Ansari, Bhim Singh, Kamlesh Singh, Rakesh, and former MLA Abdul Kalam in the murder.
- Two of the named accused, Kamlesh and Abdul Kalam, have since passed away.
Previous Convictions of Mukhtar Ansari
- In April of the same year, Mukhtar Ansari was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined Rupees 5 lakh in a separate kidnapping and murder case involving the death of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai.
- The conviction in the Awadhesh Rai murder case adds to Ansari’s legal troubles.
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