Haryana Congress Appeals to Governor Over UAPA Charges Against MLA Mamman Khan
Haryana Cong seeks guv’s intervention in UAPA case against MLA
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Haryana Congress legislators have appealed to Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh for intervention in a case against Ferozepur Jhirka MLA Mamman Khan, who is accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The party claims the charges are politically motivated and based on false allegations, as Khan was not present during the alleged incident.
- 0121 Haryana Congress MLAs submitted a memorandum to the governor.
- 02Mamman Khan was arrested on September 15, 2023, and later released on bail.
- 03The case involves allegations of communal violence and arson.
- 04The Congress party claims the charges are politically motivated.
- 05Khan was not named in the original FIR and was implicated based on another accused's statement.
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On Tuesday, 21 legislators from the Haryana Congress party submitted a memorandum to Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh, seeking intervention in a case against Mamman Khan, the MLA for Ferozepur Jhirka. The case, which involves allegations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), stems from a complaint by Madan Lal regarding an incident on July 31, 2023, where a mob allegedly set fire to his shop while raising communal slogans. The memorandum argues that the charges against Khan are unfounded and politically motivated, asserting that he was not present at the scene. Khan was arrested on September 15, 2023, but was released on bail. The Congress party contends that the provisions of the UAPA were improperly invoked, as Khan was not named in the initial FIR and was implicated solely based on a disclosure statement from another accused.
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The outcome of this case could influence political dynamics in Haryana, particularly for the Congress party and its standing in the region.
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