Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Oct 26: An audio clip purportedly featuring housing minister Zameer Ahmed Khan has gone viral, in which he is reportedly heard requesting a police officer to assist a relative embroiled in a cheating case in Chikkaballapura district.
The case, registered at Peresandra Police Station, involves local farmers accusing Hyderabad-based traders Abdul Razak, Akbar Pasha, and Naseer Ahmed of cheating them out of a substantial sum over payments for the purchase of maize. The traders allegedly bought maize between February and July but failed to complete the payments.
An FIR was lodged under Section 318 of the BNS.
In the audio, minister Khan is heard telling Peresandra PSI Jagadish Reddy, “Hello brother, there’s someone from Hyderabad, Akbar Pasha, who’s related to me. I heard he’s been brought in over some financial issue.”
He goes on to request, “Yes, he did take the money, that’s true, but it’s not like how it’s being claimed. Please help him out a little, brother. He’s someone important to us. What can be done?”
The PSI responds, “We’ve already given them a chance to settle the matter. If both parties agree and clear the dues, we can close the case. It’s an ego issue. But neither side is agreeing.”
The minister then insists, “Please give them one more chance, a few days’ time,” while the PSI explains that a settlement is possible but requires both parties to agree.
Minister Khan further emphasises, “Yes, that’s true. The money needs to be given, but the amount isn’t as high as stated in the complaint. Give them a chance.”
PSI Jagadish Reddy concludes, “Let them come here and settle it; I will clear it.” To which the minister responds, “Okay, okay.”
Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan was unavailable for comment and attempts to get a response from his media team were also unsuccessful.
While the authenticity of the audio was not denied, sources quoting media reports claimed that the minister was merely seeking to help resolve the issue and not interfere with the law.
The incident has sparked concerns over political interference in legal matters and the potential misuse of power. It remains to be seen whether any official action will be taken in response to the allegations.