Rampur (UP): Azam Khan, a Samajwadi Party leader, was acquitted by a Rampur MP-MLA court in a case dating back to 2016, involving the forcible eviction and demolition of houses in Dungarpur. The incident occurred during the SP’s rule in Uttar Pradesh, and the case was registered in 2019 when the BJP was in power.
Although Khan was found not guilty in this particular case, he will remain in Sitapur prison due to his involvement in other legal matters. The judgement was delivered after arguments were completed, with Khan participating in the proceedings via video-conference due to health issues.
District government counsel Seema Rana confirmed that Khan and five others were released by the MP-MLA court. This verdict marks a significant development in a series of legal challenges faced by Khan.
Published 31 July 2024, 14:29 IST