The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in appointments and leasing of properties by the Delhi Waqf Board. Mr. Khan has accused the ED of targeting him for political reasons, claiming the agency intends to arrest him under the guise of a search. The raid has sparked criticism from top AAP leaders, who allege that the central government is misusing investigative agencies to suppress dissent.
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- ED Raid: Enforcement Directorate officials raided the residence of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case.
- Case Background: The investigation pertains to alleged irregularities in appointments and leasing of properties by the Delhi Waqf Board.
- Amanatullah Khan’s Statement: Mr. Khan released a video statement alleging the ED’s intention to arrest him under the pretext of a search.
- Family Situation: Khan mentioned that his mother-in-law, who is a cancer patient and recently underwent surgery, is at his home during the raid.
- Allegations of Harassment: Khan accused the ED of harassing him for two years by filing false cases and creating problems for his party, AAP.
- AAP Leaders’ Reaction: Senior AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, criticized the central government for allegedly targeting opposition voices through the ED.
- Previous Investigations: Mr. Khan highlighted that a previous raid at his home by the ED found nothing incriminating.
- Court Findings: AAP MP Sanjay Singh pointed out that the CBI informed a court there was no financial crime committed in this case.
- Political Accusations: BJP leaders accused Amanatullah Khan of being a corrupt and anti-social element, criticizing AAP’s defense of him.
- Broader Political Context: The incident has intensified accusations of political vendetta, with AAP leaders arguing that investigative agencies are being used to muffle opposition voices.
