Indian Politics
ED Raids 10 Locations Linked to SP Leader Azam Khan
The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted coordinated raids across 10 locations in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi on August 19, 2026, targeting the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust and Jauhar University.
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The investigation centers on alleged financial irregularities and money laundering involving the trust, which is linked to senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.
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ED officials seized several documents during the operation, which marks a significant escalation in the ongoing legal scrutiny of the university's funding and land acquisition practices.