Azam Khan Arrested Minutes After Walking Out of Jail, Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody

Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former MP Mohammad Azam Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) just minutes after walking out of Rampur jail on Saturday evening. His release lasted only a few minutes before ED officials took him into custody in a separate money-laundering case. On Sunday, a special court in Ghaziabad sent him to 14 days of judicial custody. He will now be lodged in Dasna District Jail in Ghaziabad instead of Rampur jail, where he had spent nearly 11 months.

Khan reportedly walked out of Rampur jail along with his son, Abdullah Azam, after the Allahabad High Court granted them relief in the dual PAN card case on October 29. However, as soon as Azam Khan stepped outside the jail, ED officials took him into custody. His son Abdullah was allowed to go home.

ED Takes Azam Khan Into Custody in Money-Laundering Case

The ED arrested Khan in connection with a money-laundering investigation linked to Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur. The agency is investigating alleged financial irregularities involving the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, which runs the university.

After his arrest, Khan was taken to the ED headquarters in Delhi for questioning. During the investigation, officials questioned him about alleged financial irregularities and the funds linked to the university.

During questioning, Khan reportedly complained of chest and stomach pain. He was taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi for a medical examination. After receiving medical attention, he was brought back for further proceedings.

Court Sends Khan to 14-Day Judicial Custody

On Sunday, the ED produced Khan before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ghaziabad. After hearing the case, the court ordered 14 days of judicial custody. He will remain at Dasna District Jail in Ghaziabad during this period.

The investigation is linked to alleged financial irregularities involving Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and its trust. Azam Khan is the founder of the university and heads the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust. The ED is examining allegations related to the use of funds and land connected to the institution.

The arrest has triggered political reactions in Uttar Pradesh. Samajwadi Party leaders reportedly criticised the ED's action, while BJP leaders defended the investigation. Khan also expressed his disappointment while being taken to court. When journalists asked him if he wanted to say anything, he reportedly replied, "Ab kya reh gaya hai bolne ko" (What is left to say now?).