AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Detained by ED Over Waqf Properties Case
New Delhi, September 2: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan on Monday. The ED arrived at his residence earlier in the day to conduct a raid related to irregularities in Waqf properties. Khan, who is the Chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, proclaimed his innocence as he was taken away by ED officials.
Khan’s cousin, Minnatullah Khan, stated that despite investigations by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), nothing has been found. He mentioned that Khan’s mother-in-law, a cancer patient, had recently undergone surgery.
In a self-made video, Khan accused the ED of harassing him for the past two years. He claimed that the agency’s actions were aimed at breaking his party. AAP MP Sanjay Singh and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj also criticized the ED’s actions, suggesting that the central government was misusing agencies to pressure AAP ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.
Earlier this year, the Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Khan in connection with the ED’s complaint against him for allegedly not attending summons in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. The ED alleged that Khan had elevated his role from witness to accused by seeking anticipatory bail and avoiding the investigation. A charge sheet has been filed against four accused persons and one firm, alleging that Rs 100 crore worth of Waqf properties were illegally leased and 32 contractual employees were appointed in violation of rules during Khan’s chairmanship.
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AAP -: AAP stands for Aam Aadmi Party, a political party in India that focuses on anti-corruption and good governance.
MLA -: MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly, a person elected by people to represent them in the state government.
ED -: ED stands for Enforcement Directorate, a government agency in India that investigates financial crimes like money laundering.
Waqf -: Waqf refers to a charitable trust in Islam where property or money is donated for religious or charitable purposes.
Delhi Waqf Board -: The Delhi Waqf Board is an organization that manages Waqf properties in Delhi, ensuring they are used for the benefit of the community.
Money laundering -: Money laundering is the illegal process of making large amounts of money generated by a criminal activity appear to be earned legally.
Bail -: Bail is a temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on the condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
