‘Punishment for being a Muslim?’: Azam Khan arrested by ED moments after release as SP alleges political vendetta

Published 01 Nov 2026, 08:03 IST

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The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Azam Khan and his son Abdullah in the dual PAN card case but refused to suspend their convictions, keeping them barred from contesting elections.

— Maktoob Media
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Mohammad Azam Khan has approached the Supreme Court to challenge his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. He was detained by the ED shortly after his release from Rampur jail, where he had been imprisoned since November 2025. Khan's release came following an Allahabad High Court decision that…

— The Economic Times

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Azam Khan alleged he was being targeted for being a Muslim after the ED arrested him moments after his release on bail, while the SP accused the BJP government of political vendetta.

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Maktoob Media Left Maktoob Media Current article 01 Nov 2026, 08:03 IST

‘Punishment for being a Muslim?’: Azam Khan arrested by ED moments after release as SP alleges political vendetta

Azam Khan alleged he was being targeted for being a Muslim after the ED arrested him moments after his release on bail, while the SP accused the BJP government of political vendetta.

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 03 Nov 2026, 00:10 IST

SP leader Azam Khan challenges ED arrest in Supreme Court, plea to be heard later this week

Mohammad Azam Khan has approached the Supreme Court to challenge his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. He was detained by the ED shortly after his release from Rampur jail, where he had been imprisoned since November 2025. Khan's release came following an Allahabad High Court decision that…

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