Karnataka Minister Asks Police Official to ‘Help’ Relative In Cheating Case, Audio Surfaces | India News

Karnataka Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. (File)

An audio clip purportedly featuring Karnataka Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan has gone viral, in which he is allegedly heard requesting a police official to help a relative involved in a cheating case in Chikkaballapura district.

The case, registered at Peresandra Police Station, involves local farmers accusing three Hyderabad-based traders– Abdul Razak, Akbar Pasha, and Naseer Ahmed– of cheating them of a massive amount over payments for the purchase of maize between February and July without making full payments, as per media reports.

An FIR has been filed under Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

In a now viral audio clip, the state minister is reportedly heard speaking to Peresandra PSI Jagadish Reddy, referring to one of the accused, Akbar Pasha, as his relative. The minister is heard saying, “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 officer is heard replying that both parties were earlier given a chance to settle the dispute, but neither agreed, the report added.

“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 official is heard saying.

The minister then requests, “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.

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 Reddy then replies, “Let them come here and settle it; I will clear it.” To which the minister responds, “Okay, okay.”

However, the authenticity of the clip cannot be verified.