Kasganj, Abbas Ansari, MLA from Mau in Uttar Pradesh and son of Mukhtar Ansari, was released from Kasganj jail on Friday evening after 31 months. 15 days after the interim bail granted by the Supreme Court on March 7, the order reached the jail administration, after which his release was possible. Abbas Ansari is an MLA from Mau Sadar seat.

Why did Abbas Ansari go to jail?

Abbas Ansari was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in November 2022 under the Money Laundering and Gangster Act. He was first sent to Chitrakoot jail, but was transferred to Kasganj jail in February 2023 due to security reasons.

Supreme Court conditions

The Supreme Court has imposed several conditions while granting interim bail to Abbas Ansari, which Abbas Ansari will have to follow. As per the court order, Abbas Ansari will have to stay in Lucknow. Permission will have to be taken from the court and the administration to go out of Uttar Pradesh. The police will keep an eye on his every activity and a report will have to be submitted in six weeks.

There was heavy security outside the jail

On the day of Abbas Ansari's release, heavy security arrangements were made outside the Kasganj jail. There was a wave of happiness among his supporters, but the administration did not allow the crowd to gather. After the release, Abbas went straight to meet his family, where the video of his meeting with his son went viral on social media.

Big relief for the Ansari family before Eid

Abbas Ansari's release is being considered a big good news for his family and supporters before Eid. His family was waiting for this day for a long time. Now it remains to be seen how Abbas Ansari strengthens his case in the legal battle ahead and what effect it has on his politics.