Delhi Police impounds bike after AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s ‘son’ misbehaves during patrol, case registered

During a routine patrol, Delhi Police confronted two boys on a motorcycle, one claiming to be the son of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. 

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Updated24 Jan 2025, 10:56 AM IST
Delhi Police caught two boys riding a bullet bike erratically while making noise. One claimed to be the son of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, misbehaving with officers. (Representative Image)
Delhi Police caught two boys riding a bullet bike erratically while making noise. One claimed to be the son of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, misbehaving with officers. (Representative Image)

Delhi Police has filed a case against two individuals for riding a motorcycle with a modified silencer and misbehaving with officers on duty. The duo has been fined approximately 20,000 for violating several sections of the Motor Vehicle Act.

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The incident took place during a security patrol in the Okhla area ahead of Republic Day. Police reported that the two youths were riding erratically, making loud noises with the modified silencer, and swerving in a zigzag manner. When confronted, one of the boys claimed to be the son of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan and accused the officers of targeting him due to his father's political position.

What did Delhi Police say?

As reported by ANI citing Delhi Police, “The bike was being ridden in a zigzag manner. Police caught the boys and one of the boys told that he was the son of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. He misbehaved with Police accusing them that they were doing it because he is AAP MLA's son. When the Police asked for the driving licence and ID, they said they didn't need it.”

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“One of the boys called up Amanatullah Khan and made him speak to SHO. Later, boys left without disclosing their names and addresses. ASI brought their bullet to the Police Station. A case registered and Challan has been issued. His bike has been impounded under several acts,” added Delhi Police.

They said they didn't need it.

Opposition reacts

BJP leader Satish Upadhyay, who is a candidate from Malviya Nagar, accused the AAP of "destroying" the law and order of Delhi. Targeting the AAP further, Upadhyay said that AAP MLAs are coordinating with gangs sitting in foreign countries and indulging in extortion, as reported by ANI.

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“The party which do extortion, keeps a relation with gangsters, if they ask such a question (about law and order)...yesterday only, Amanatullah Khan's son misbehaved with SHO and said that he is MLA's son...AAP MLAs are coordinating with gangs sitting in foreign countries and indulging in extortion and destroying the law and order of Delhi...there are a total of 62 MLAs and how many of them have criminal cases against them?...their CM, Dy CM, MP, MLA all are out on bail. If somebody has spoiled the law and order of the country, it is AAP...” Upadhyay told ANI.

(With inputs from ANI)

Key Takeaways
  • The incident raises questions about accountability among those connected to political figures.
  • Police actions are crucial for maintaining public safety, regardless of an individual's background.
  • The case illustrates the challenges law enforcement faces when dealing with perceived privileges.

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