Concerns Raised Over Azam Khans Transfer from Dasna Jail to Unknown Location
Azam Khans transfer from Dasna Jail has sparked political concerns, with calls for attention to his health and safety.
Lucknow, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Senior leader Azam Khan’s transfer from Dasna Jail in Ghaziabad to an undisclosed location has stirred political unrest in Lucknow. Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, expressed his concerns regarding the situation.
In a post on the party’s official ‘X’ handle, Yadav emphasized, “Azam Khan is being moved by the administration from Dasna Jail to an unknown location. It is the administration’s responsibility to ensure his health and safety, and no negligence should occur.”
Yadav reiterated this sentiment in a similar message, highlighting the need for the administration to take special care of Khan’s well-being, especially considering his age and health.
The Samajwadi Party is advocating for heightened precautions, citing Khan’s age and medical condition. Recently, he did not receive relief from the Supreme Court regarding a petition against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The court directed him to approach the Allahabad High Court for further proceedings.
Khan had challenged his arrest related to a money laundering case linked to the Johar University immediately after his release from Rampur Jail. The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, instructed the Allahabad High Court to hear the case on November 16, with all relevant records to be transferred within two days.
Khan’s attorney, Kapil Sibal, argued before the Supreme Court that Khan faces 28 charges, including one for money laundering. He characterized the situation as blatant harassment, questioning how an FIR could be filed for an incident from 2006, particularly against someone who is no longer in power. Sibal urged for Khan’s release on bail, warning that he may not survive in jail given his 80 years of age.
