ED seeks 14-day custody of Azam Khan in PMLA court proceedings

The Enforcement Directorate moved an application before the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ghaziabad seeking extended custodial interrogation of Azam Khan, the Samajwadi Party leader. The request for a fortnight-long remand was made during proceedings that began Monday as investigators look to deepen their examination into financial irregularities linked to the politician. The ED's application seeks to enable the agency to conduct detailed questioning of Khan regarding alleged proceeds of crime and suspicious financial transactions under investigation. The court was hearing arguments from both the investigating agency and Khan's legal representatives as of the latest update. The case marks the latest development in a series of legal proceedings against the veteran politician from Uttar Pradesh across multiple forums.