Azam Khan Acquitted: A 17-Year Legal Battle Comes to an End

Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan has been acquitted by a special MP-MLA court in a case dating back to 2008, involving a road blockade and damage to public property. His lawyer announced the court's decision on Wednesday.

Khan, who has been jailed in Sitapur, was cleared of all charges after his legal team presented seven witnesses in his favor, overshadowing the prosecution's solitary witness. The case involved the disturbance Khan allegedly caused near Chhajlet police station when police removed the hooter from his car.

The incident led to a traffic jam and damage to electric poles, prompting legal action. Although Khan initially avoided court appearances, the court ultimately found the evidence against him insufficient, resulting in his acquittal after a prolonged legal battle.

(With inputs from agencies.)