Mansoor’s arrest comes amidst political crisis

July 21, 2019 09:49 am | Updated 09:49 am IST - Bengaluru

 Mohammed Mansoor Khan being taken into custody

Mohammed Mansoor Khan being taken into custody

The arrest of IMA founder Mohammed Mansoor Khan, who named several politicians i n video messages, comes at the critical juncture days away from the Legislative assembly trust vote. He is linked to at least two Congress leaders, rebel MLA R. Roshan Baig and Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan.

Days after Mr. Baig resigned and was about to leave for Mumbai in a special night flight from Kempegowda International Airport, he was detained by the SIT, and released a day later. Mr. Baig has moved the High Court. Mr. Zameer Ahmed Khan has already been questioned in the case by the Enforcement Direc torate.

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