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.