Mumbai: A notorious gangster from Bhandup, identified as Jiyauddin Ansari (27), sparked outrage and fear after a video of his birthday celebration went viral on social media. What drew attention was the birthday cake, which had various IPC sections—under which he has been booked—written on it.
The video appears to have been deliberately posted online to instill fear among local residents, police said. Taking serious note of the video, the Bhandup Police registered a case against Ansari, his elder brother Firoz, and their associates. Preventive action like Tadipar is also being initiated against Jiyauddin ansari, confirmed DCP Zone 7 Vijaykant Sagar.
According to police, Ansari is a repeat offender with serious charges including murder, attempt to murder, extortion, and assault registered against him at the Bhandup police station since 2015.
The viral video shows him cutting cakes with phrases like “Bhandup King Jiya” and IPC sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 387 (Extortion), and 324 (voluntarily causing hurt) written on Cakes. One cake even bore a question mark in place of a section, hinting at potential future crimes.
Officials stated that the video was part of an effort to build an image of fear in the locality. DCP Sagar directed Bhandup police to take swift action. Following this, a case was registered under sections 270 and 125 of BNS and further preventive steps are underway against Ansari and his group.
A birthday party held on April 14 has raised eyebrows after it was revealed that the celebration was for a history-sheeter named Ansari, who was recently released on bail. According to the police, Ansari has a criminal record with eight cases registered against him, including a recent one under IPC Section 307 (attempt to murder).
Police sources confirmed that Ansari was granted bail just six days ago in connection with the attempted murder case. His public appearance at the birthday celebration has now drawn scrutiny from law enforcement agencies.
