AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s son fined, accused of targeting police

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has announced to take legal action against Delhi Police. He alleges that his family is being targeted by confiscating the motorcycle of his son Anas and imposing a fine of over ₹20,000 on him. The incident occurred during police patrolling in Jamia Nagar area ahead of Republic Day.

What is the matter?

• GD Entry:
  Delhi Police made a General Diary (GD) entry against AAP MLA’s son Anas and another person for allegedly driving a motorcycle with a modified silencer and misbehaving with the police.
• Thursday night incident:
  The incident occurred on Thursday night when the police were carrying out security patrolling in the area ahead of Republic Day.

MLA’s statement

Amanatullah Khan said:

“We all know who is behind this. My son was fined ₹22,000 for riding the bike in the lane. I will take legal action. I will file an FIR against those responsible. If there is no FIR, I will approach the court.”

police side

Giving information about the case, Delhi Police said:

• Why was the fine imposed?
  Anas and another person were fined for violating several provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
• As per GD entry:
  Both the persons were riding a bike with a modified silencer, which was emitting loud noise.
  • When he was interrogated, Anas identified himself as the MLA’s son.
  • Police officers were accused of being targeted because of his father.
  • Anas also refused to show his driving license and identity card.

bike confiscated

The police said in their report:

• Anas called MLA Amanatullah Khan, who spoke to the Station House Officer (SHO).
• Despite this, Anas and his partner refused to reveal their names and addresses.
• A challan was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act and the bike was confiscated.

further action in the case

Amanatullah Khan says that he will take legal action against the police. If FIR is not registered, they will approach the court. On the other hand, the police in its statement termed the fine as an appropriate action in compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act.