Mukhtar Ansari's Associate Shoaib alias Bobby Shot Dead in Barabanki Daylight Shootout

• Shoaib alias Bobby, a close associate of former mafia Mukhtar Ansari, was shot dead in a daylight firing incident in Barabanki.
• The incident occurred near Asani Mod as Bobby was returning from Lucknow; unknown assailants ambushed and opened fire.
• Bobby was shot multiple times, including in the face, reportedly with a .32 bore weapon.
• His name was previously linked to the Lucknow Jailer R.K. Tiwari murder case.
• Police suspect inter-gang rivalry or old enmity, are examining CCTV footage, and have set up roadblocks to catch the culprits.