Controversy Deepens as Samajwadi Leader Faces Fraud and Rape Charges

Samajwadi Party leader Moeed Khan, implicated in a rape case, now faces fraud charges for incorrectly leasing property to the Punjab National Bank. The controversy deepens with political accusations across parties. A DNA test cleared Khan in the rape case but incriminated an associate.

Samajwadi Party leader Moeed Khan finds himself embroiled in further legal troubles as he faces fraud charges, alongside a prior rape accusation. Officials reported that Khan allegedly leased property to the Punjab National Bank with incorrect details, leading to bank losses upon relocation.

The controversy has sparked a political storm, with UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav exchanging accusations. The High Court reserved its decision on Khan's bail appeal, even as a DNA test exonerated him personally, implicating an associate instead.

The complexity of the case highlights the intersection of legal proceedings and political maneuvers in Uttar Pradesh, as different parties leverage the situation to their advantage. The SP and BJP continue to debate the implications of the DNA findings, while the BSP questions past DNA testing practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)