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New Delhi : In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in appointments at the Delhi Waqf Board, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan. The ED’s move, aimed at escalating legal action in the case, highlights Khan’s purported involvement in a money laundering probe connected to the board.
The ED’s pursuit of a non-bailable arrest warrant against Khan comes after his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed by the Delhi High Court. Khan’s next legal appearance is scheduled for April 20, underscoring the heightened scrutiny and legal battles surrounding the case.
The ED filed an application in a Delhi court seeking the issuance of an arrest warrant against Khan, citing alleged non-compliance with previous summonses issued by the central agency. Special Judge Rakesh Syal of the Rouse Avenue court has slated the matter for April 18, providing the ED with an opportunity to substantiate its application with supporting documentation.
The ED’s move to seek an arrest warrant against Khan represents a significant escalation in the legal proceedings. Earlier, the agency had filed a charge sheet against four individuals, including three associates of the Okhla MLA, in connection with the case.
The investigation into irregularities in appointments at the Delhi Waqf Board originated from a 2016 case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Khan, who chaired the board during the relevant period, faces allegations of improperly appointing individuals to the board, leading to financial loss to the Delhi government and alleged personal gains. The ED’s subsequent money laundering probe included raids on premises associated with Khan, yielding incriminating evidence both physical and digital in nature.
