Property, gold, cash: Decrypting Mukhtar Ansari's Rs 600 crores net worth
Mukhtar Ansari
Mukhtar Ansari died of a cardiac arrest on Thursday after his health deteriorated while in prison. Gangster-turned-politician Ansari was known for belonging to a political dynasty which contributed to Indias independence.
Five times MLA
He contested UP Assembly elections from the Mau constituency five times and remained undefeated. In his affidavit filed before the elections, Ansari declared his assets ranging from gold to real estate. Lets look at wealth amassed by him over the years.
Total cash, Insurance
In 2017, the total cash deposited in bank accounts amounted to Rs 10.61 lakh. There was an investment of Rs 1.90 lakh in insurance besides having Rs 3.45 lakh in cash.
Gold investments
Gangster Mukhtar Ansaris family possessed a total of Rs 72 lakh worth of gold.
Weapons
They also owned weapons like an NP bore revolver, a shotgun, and rifles among other arms, totalling Rs 27.50 lakh.
Real estate
Mukhtar Ansaris total assets are estimated at Rs 22 crore with majority share, approximately Rs 20 crore, being in real estate.
Agricultural land
Mukhtar Ansari and his wife jointly owned agricultural land worth around Rs 3. 23 crore. Additionally, they had non-agricultural land worth Rs 4.90 crore.
Commercial properties
Mukhtar Ansari owned several commercial buildings, valued at Rs 12.45 crore in 2017. And it doesnt end there, he also owned several residential buildings worth Rs 1.70 crore.