India News : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday morning launched searches at 10 locations linked to senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Azam Khan and his associates. The action is being carried out simultaneously in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur and Saharanpur, as well as the national capital, New Delhi.
According to sources, the Azam Khan ED Raid is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigating agency is examining financial transactions, alleged financial irregularities and suspected funding linked to the matter.
Jauhar University Under Investigation
The searches are reportedly focused on Azam Khan’s dream project, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, and the associated Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust.
ED teams are also conducting searches at premises linked to the university and trust, including the residences of office-bearers in Rampur.
Documents and Digital Evidence Being Examined
At the Jauhar University campus in Rampur, ED teams are examining documents and digital evidence in the presence of central security forces.
The agency is scrutinising records related to financial matters as part of the ongoing search operation. The action is being carried out simultaneously at a total of 10 locations across Rampur, Saharanpur and New Delhi.
Financial Transactions and Funding Under Scanner
According to sources, the ED is examining the financial dealings of Azam Khan and his associates. Documents and records related to alleged financial irregularities and suspected funding are also being scrutinised.
The investigation is being conducted under the provisions of the PMLA.
