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Former powerful MLA Vijay Mishra, one of the most famous names associated with the politics and crime world of Uttar Pradesh, finally got life imprisonment in a 46-year-old murder case. The Special MP-MLA Court of Prayagraj found four accused including Vijay Mishra guilty in this high-profile case and sentenced them to rigorous life imprisonment. After the decision, once again the debate on UP politics, mafia network and history of musclemen has intensified.

Vijay Mishra, a four-time MLA from Gyanpur seat, has been in the news for a long time for serious cases like murder, extortion, gangsterism and kidnapping. The court has given a clear message through this decision that no matter how old the case is? It is not easy to escape from the clutches of law.

What was Vijay Mishra’s 46 year old case?

This case is of 11 February 1980. Allahabad University student Prakash Narayan Pandey had reached the district court premises for bail. It is alleged that due to old rivalry, Vijay Mishra along with his associates Jeet Narayan, Santram and Balram reached there and opened fire in the court premises itself. In this attack, 35-year-old Prakash Narayan Pandey died on the spot, while five other people were injured. After the incident, the deceased’s brother Shyam Narayan Pandey had lodged an FIR at Colonelganj police station.

What punishment did the court give to the four accused including Vijay Mishra?

Special Judge Yogesh Kumar Tiwari found Vijay Mishra, Jeet Narayan, Santram Mishra and Balram Mishra guilty of murder and sentenced them to rigorous life imprisonment. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on all the culprits. In the case of attempt to murder under section 307 of the IPC, additional imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of Rs 50,000 each was imposed.

A look at the horoscope of former MLA Vijay Mishra

Vijay Mishra from Nishad Party has been MLA four times from Gyanpur assembly seat of Bhadohi district. In the politics of Purvanchal, his name remained known for his influence, muscle power and controversies for a long time. More than 77 cases have been registered against him including murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, Gangster Act, Arms Act, mining mafia activities and extortion. Many serious cases are registered against him in Prayagraj, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Mirzapur and Meerut. Although they got relief in some cases, final reports were filed in many and many cases are still pending in the courts.

Was the file of this case also disappeared?

During the hearing of this high-profile case, it also came to light that even the files of the case had been made missing. Allegations were made that influential people tried to weaken the case to protect the accused. This case continued in the courts for almost four decades, but finally after strong advocacy by the government side, the court gave its verdict.

Where is Vijay Mishra at present?

Vijay Mishra is currently lodged in Agra jail. He has already been convicted in many cases. He has also been punished in other serious cases including the rape case of a famous singer. It is said that the UP government has already attached movable and immovable properties of Vijay Mishra worth more than one billion rupees. The government has identified them in the category of ‘white collar mafia’.

Which big cases are registered against Vijay Mishra?

The cases against Vijay Mishra include-

• murder
• attempted murder
• gangster act
• kidnapping
• Arms Act
• mining mafia activities
• extortion and threats
• goonda act

Cases have been registered against him in Prayagraj, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Mirzapur, Meerut and Howrah.