New Delhi, March 29 -- Jailed gangster and politician Mukhtar Ansari died in UP's Banda on Thursday, following a heart attack.

Amsari, 60, suffered a massive heart attack in Banda jail on Thursday evening during a medical check-up and he fell unconscious. He was immediately taken to the Banda Medical College where he died.

The hospital administration has confirmed his demise.

Earlier on Tuesday, Ansari's health had deteriorated and he was admitted to the ICU at Banda Medical College. However, he was discharged the same evening after doctors declared him fit.

Ansari had earlier told the court that he was being given food laced with poison in jail, after which the court had sought a report on the same. He had alleged that he was also gi...