Who was gangster Sanjeev Jeeva? Mukhtar Ansari's aide shot dead at Lucknow court

In a shocking incident that took place in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, gangster Sanjeev Jeeva was shot to death by some unknown attackers outside a Lucknow court. The attack happened at the court house when assailants started firing which led to the death of gangster Jeeva and injury to a girl.

A close aide of Mukhtar Ansari, Sanjeev Jeeva was charged with the murder of BJP leader Brahmhadatt Dwivedi along with other criminal cases. He was being taken to court for a hearing when the attack unfolded. As per media reports, the assailants attacked the gangster while posing as lawyers. 

Sanjeev Jeeva was one of the suspects in the murder of Krishnanand Rai. He is known to be acquainted with Mukhtar Ansari and Munna Bajrangi. Sanjeev Jeeva was fatally murdered on the spot after being shot on the court grounds in broad daylight. It is rumoured that the police had brought a criminal to the Kesarbagh police station after apprehending him. The injured girl was sent to the medical facility, where it is said that she is in critical condition.

Who was gangster Sanjeev Jeeva?

Sanjeev Jeeva was a resident of Muzaffarnagar. He formerly worked for the Bhati gang, Munna Bajrangi, and Mukhtar Ansari. There are allegedly over 30 cases filed against him. Sanjeev Jeeva's wife, Payal Maheshwari, requested protection a few days ago, citing the danger to her husband's life. Following this, her security was also boosted; yet, the incident within the court has caused widespread alarm.

Additionally wounded in the attack on the Lucknow Court campus were two soldiers, Zee News Hindi reported . Sanjeev Bhati allegedly climbed the then-MLA's automobile and used an AK-47 to fire 27 shots. In the Krishnanand Rai murder case, many persons, including Mukhtar Ansari, have received punishment.

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