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Haryana Congress seeks governor's intervention in UAPA case against MLA Mamman Khan
On April 28, 2026, Haryana Congress MLAs submitted a memorandum to Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh seeking intervention in the UAPA case against Ferozepur Jhirka MLA Mamman Khan, alleging the case is based on false allegations and political vendetta. The memo references the August 2023 FIR tied to a July 31, 2023 incident, notes changes to UAPA provisions during the investigation, and states Khan was arrested on September 15, 2023 and later released on bail.
Why It Matters
The move shows political actors seeking executive intervention in a terrorism-prevention law case, which could affect the ongoing legal process and local political dynamics.
Timeline
5 Events
UAPA and IPC sections added/modified during investigation
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During investigation, Sections 201, 395, 397, 107, 120-B IPC and Sections 3, 10 and 11 of the UAPA were added; later, the UAPA sections 3, 10 and 11 were deleted and Sections 13(1)(a), 13(1)(b), 15(1)(a), 15(1)(b) and 16 UAPA were added.
Memorandum to governor seeking intervention
April 28, 2026
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Haryana Congress legislators submitted a memorandum to Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh seeking his intervention in the UAPA case against Mamman Khan, signed by 21 MLAs including CLP leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda. The memorandum asserts the allegations are false and that Khan was never present at the places of occurrence; it also states a false disclosure by Taufik, son of Fateh Mohammad, led to Khan's implication.
Mamman Khan arrested in 2023
September 15, 2023
Mamman Khan was arrested on September 15, 2023, but released on regular bail by the court.
FIR registered in Nagina police station, Nuh
August 2023
A criminal case was registered in August 2023 at Nagina police station in Nuh on the complaint of Madan Lal, naming some persons and relating to the July 31 incident.
July 31, 2023 incident
July 31, 2023
Madan Lal alleged that on July 31, 2023, a mob of Muslims approached his shop while shouting communal slogans and later set the shop on fire.