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ED Takes Azam Khan Into Custody For University-Related Questioning
The Enforcement Directorate has secured four-day custody of Mohammad Azam Khan for interrogation linked to his university operations. Khan was transferred from Dasna jail Thursday evening, with questioning to continue through November 16.
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Mohammad Azam Khan, the Uttar Pradesh-based politician and businessman, was transferred to the Enforcement Directorate's custody late Thursday evening from Dasna jail in Ghaziabad. The federal agency obtained a four-day custodial remand from the court to conduct detailed questioning regarding matters connected to Khan's university.
The questioning will focus on alleged financial irregularities and regulatory violations linked to Khan's educational institution. The ED team departed with Khan around 8:30 p.m., with the interrogation set to conclude by November 16.
Khan, who has faced multiple investigations by various agencies over the years, has been accused of misappropriating funds and flouting regulatory norms in connection with the university's operations. The specific allegations being investigated by the ED relate to the university's financial transactions and compliance with educational guidelines.
The custodial remand represents the latest development in ongoing scrutiny of Khan's business and educational ventures. The ED's investigation is part of broader efforts to examine the functioning and financial management of the institution.