FIR filed against MLA Amanatullah Khan for attack on police team

New Delhi: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan for allegedly leading an attack on a police team in Jamia Nagar on Monday, an official said.

According to the police, they helped a proclaimed offender, who is an accused of attempt to murder case, escape from custody.

A senior police officer, who requested anonymity, confirmed the matter and said they are in the process of registering an FIR against Amanatullah Khan and his supporters for obstructing public

servant from discharging their duties.

The officer said that the incident took place in the Jamia Nagar area when the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police attempted to arrest one Shabaz Khan, who is wanted in an attempted murder case.

The supporters of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan reportedly confronted the police team due to which Shabaz fled from the spot.

Police sources claim Amanatullah Khan was present during the attack, enabling the accused to escape. He recently won Okhla for the third time, defeating BJP’s Manish Chaudhary by 23,639 votes in the Delhi Assembly polls.