Court seeks reply from AAP MLA over 'oxygen distribution'

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Imran Hussain on a petition that alleged that he was hoarding oxygen cylinders.

New Delhi:A plea alleging hoarding of oxygen by political leaders came up for hearing before the Delhi High Court which on Friday sought AAP MLA Imran Hussain's reply after reports of oxygen being distributed for COVID-19 patients.

Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli issued notice on the plea to the Delhi government and Hussain, a Cabinet minister, who was directed to be present in the hearing on Saturday.

The high court said it will have to be seen from where the MLA was getting oxygen.

He may be getting it from Faridabad, you can't really have a problem if he is not eating away from the allocated source or arranged his own cylinders, the court said.

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The petitioner's counsel showed a Facebook post referring to distribution of oxygen by Hussain.

Delhi government counsel said whether it is BJP leader Gautam Gambhir or AAP MLA Imran Hussain, strict action will be taken.

Gambhir had earlier tweeted that some of the crucial medicines for COVID-19 patients were available at his offices and those in need can take it from there.

He had also tweeted he has arranged oxygen concentrators.

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Agencies