New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan received interim relief from Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court, which stayed his arrest until February 24 in the Jamia Nagar case. The court further ruled that any questioning of Khan must take place under CCTV surveillance.
Earlier, Khan had filed for anticipatory bail after being booked for allegedly leading an attack on a police team in Jamia Nagar.
During the hearing, which was scheduled today, Khan’s lawyer stated that he was willing to cooperate with the investigation, asserting that the charges against him were false. The court directed that he be questioned at Jamia Nagar police station in a CCTV-monitored area.
Khan’s lawyer stated that he had been summoned to join the investigation at 5 PM today. The FIR, registered on February 11, accuses Khan of aiding a fugitive, wanted for attempted murder, in escaping police custody.
According to Delhi Police, a Crime Branch team was attempting to arrest the suspect when Khan’s supporters allegedly clashed with officers, allowing the accused to flee.
Earlier, Khan wrote to the Delhi Police Commissioner, refuting the allegations. He claimed he had not attempted to evade authorities and accused the police of falsely implicating him.
He further stated that although the person police attempted to arrest was already out on bail and, according to Khan, had produced documents, “They (police) tried to cover their mistake by launching a case against me,” Khan added.
Meanwhile, Khan is also facing an ongoing trial at Rouse Avenue Court over alleged irregularities in Delhi Waqf Board recruitments. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrested him in September 2024, naming him the prime accused in the case.
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