A gangster associated with the Mukhtar Ansari gang, Bobby, was shot dead in a brazen attack by two assailants on a highway in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki.
In a shocking incident that unfolded in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, gunfire erupted near the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway, targeting a car with a gangster inside. The two attackers, riding a motorcycle, unleashed a barrage of bullets on the man seated in the driving position of the car, leading to immediate chaos on the road. Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic as people tried to understand the unfolding violence, while the assailants swiftly escaped from the scene. The victim was later identified as Bobby, also known as Shoaib Kidwai, a shooter linked to the notorious Mukhtar Ansari gang.
The incident, which occurred between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM, was reported to the police shortly after the shooting took place. Upon arrival at the scene, the police discovered a blue car with the driver critically injured due to gunfire. Despite the rapid response to rush the victim to the hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Forensic teams were called to the site to gather evidence from the vehicle, including bullet casings, to assist in the investigation of this high-profile gang-related shooting.
This brazen attack raises concerns about gang violence in the region and the safety of citizens, particularly in the context of organized crime involving figures like Mukhtar Ansari. The frequency of such violent incidents has alarmed both law enforcement and the public, pointing to an urgent need for increased security measures and effective crime prevention strategies in Uttar Pradesh, a state grappling with its share of gang-related turmoil.
