Who is Ashok Mahto, the gangster married to a 56-year-old Lok Sabha ticket? It has a link to the Khakee web series | Latest News India

Scary history scholar Ashok Mahto is making headlines for tying the knot in the 50s, which Hindus consider an “auspicious” season for weddings. This after reports from the Rashtriya Janata Dal that the party will give a ticket to a family member from the Munger Lok Sabha seat currently held by former Janata Dal (United) president Rajiv Ranjan Singh aka Lalan Singh.

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Who is Ashok Mahto?

1. Ashok Mahto, a notorious criminal in Nawada-Shekhpura district, has a long history of criminal activities, including involvement in gang wars and murders. He was released from prison after 17 years of imprisonment.

2. Ashok Mahto married Anita Kumari from Baryarpur village of Lakshisarai district. There is speculation that the RJD may field his wife Munger as its candidate for the Lok Sabha seat, HT’s sister publication Live Hindustan reported.

3. Ashok Mahto’s gang was involved in a number of violent conflicts, including a decade-long bloody feud with another notorious criminal, Akhilesh Singh, over control of the sand and stone business. More than 200 people lost their lives in this conflict.

4. Ashok Mahto has a history of legal troubles, including being accused of murdering former Begusarai MP Rajo Singh and attempting to kill Shekhpura MLA Randhir Soni.

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5. Ashok Mahto’s criminal activities had a significant impact on local politics, with his gang reportedly receiving support from the political class. Its conflicts have taken on a caste dimension, with the Bhumihars siding with Akhilesh Singh and the backward communities supporting Ashok Mahto.

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Ashok Mahto Link to Netflix Web Series Khaki Bihar chapter

In November 2022, Netflix released the web series “Khaki: Head of Bihar”, which is inspired by a non-fiction crime book’Bihar Diaries: The True Story of How Bihar’s Most Dangerous Criminal Was Caught,’ written by Indian police officer Amit Lodha in 2018. The serial depicts the clash between IPS Lodha and Ashok Mahto.