Banda (UP), Mar 28 (PTI) Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was admitted to a hospital in Banda district after his health deteriorated again, his lawyer said on Thursday.

Naseem Haider, Ansari's lawyer, said he was informed by the jail authorities that the gangster-turned-politician was taken to the Banda Medical College but no further information was provided.

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On Tuesday, Ansari was taken to a hospital from Banda jail and was later discharged.

According to jail sources, Ansari's condition deteriorated on Thursday evening after which he was rushed to the hospital.

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Ansari has served as an MLA from Mau several times.

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