Uttar Pradesh gangster Munna Bajrangi accused of killing BJP leader Krishnanad Rai shot dead in Bhagpat jail

A dreaded gangster Munna Bajrangi, who was due, be produced before the court on Monday morning, has been shot dead inside Baghpat jail in Uttar Pradesh. He was accused of killing a BJP lawmaker Krishnanad Rai.

The police said he died instantly inside the jail at about 6.30 am after an imate Sunil Rathiat who belongs to a rival gang fired at him. On Sunday itself, he was taken to Baghpat jail from Jhansi.

Hours after the gangster was killed inside the jail, opposition in the state criticized the government for the breakdown of law and order in the state.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said “I have ordered a judicial inquiry and suspension of the jailor. Such an incident occurring inside jail premises is a serious matter. Will conduct an in-depth investigation and strict action to be taken against those responsible.” A probe is underway into the incident.

A few days ago, Bajrangi’s wife had told the police that there is a plan to kill her husband. “I want to tell UP Chief Minister Adityanath ji that my husband's life is in danger. A conspiracy is being hatched to kill him in a fake encounter," Seema Singh, the gangster's wife had said on June 29.

In October 2009, the special cell of the Delhi Police had arrested Munna Bajrangi alias Prem Prakash in connection of the murder of BJP lawmaker Krishnanand Rai.

In 2012, Bajrangi had contested an election from Mariyahu in Jaunpur on a ticket from Apna Dal.

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