In yet another development rattling the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted a raid at the residence of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. This move by the central investigative agency comes hot on the heels of the recent arrest of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, adding to the party’s mounting challenges. The ED team descended on Amanatullah Khan’s residence on Tuesday morning, initiating the operation as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of money laundering.
Amanatullah Khan’s Troubles:
Amanatullah Khan, representing Okhla as an AAP MLA, finds himself entangled in a web of controversy and legal troubles. He has previously faced accusations of corruption and was even arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) in a case. The latest ED raid stems from a case registered against Amanatullah Khan by both the Delhi Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The focus of these investigations revolves around alleged recruitment irregularities within the Delhi Waqf Board, an institution where Amanatullah Khan serves as the chairman.
Enforcing Money Laundering Laws:
Under the purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the ED conducted raids not only at Amanatullah Khan’s residence in Okhla but also at several other locations connected to the AAP MLA. Amanatullah Khan has been no stranger to controversy and legal proceedings, having been arrested by the ACB in the past year, although he later secured bail. The timing of this ED operation is noteworthy, coming in the wake of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh’s arrest by the same agency just last week. Sanjay Singh’s apprehension transpired after an extensive raid at his residence in a case pertaining to a liquor scam, and he currently remains in ED custody.
In Shorts:
The ED’s recent raid on the residence of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan underscores the intensifying legal challenges facing the party. Khan’s alleged involvement in recruitment irregularities within the Delhi Waqf Board, coupled with accusations of corruption, has drawn the attention of multiple investigative agencies. This development closely follows the arrest of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in a liquor scam case, emphasizing the ongoing legal scrutiny that the party and its members are currently navigating.
