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Azam Khan arrested by ED moments after jail release in custody case
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan immediately after his release from Rampur jail following an 11-month detention. A judicial magistrate has remanded him in 14 days' ED custody in connection with an ongoing investigation.
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Mohammad Azam Khan, the senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister, was taken into custody by Enforcement Directorate officials within hours of walking out of Rampur jail on Monday. The arrest came as Khan completed nearly 11 months of imprisonment in connection with previous cases.
The ED moved swiftly to detain Khan at the jail gates, citing requirements for further questioning in its investigation. A judicial magistrate subsequently approved the agency's request for a 14-day custody period, authorizing intensive interrogation during this period.
Khan's arrest marks another development in a series of legal proceedings against the Uttar Pradesh politician. The ED's action suggests the financial investigation agency has identified areas requiring detailed examination in connection with Khan's alleged activities.
The politician's counsel is expected to challenge the custody order through appropriate legal channels. Khan's arrest has drawn political reactions, with supporters questioning the timing of the ED action immediately following his release from jail.
The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of several senior political figures by central investigating agencies. Khan's legal battles have spanned multiple jurisdictions and agencies over recent years.