Karnataka: Here's how MLA Zameer Ahmed reacted to ED raids at his office, house
Bengaluru: Reacting to the Enforcement Department raids that were carried out at his office and house on Thursday, MLA and former Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan stated that the action by the agency was prompted by complaints made by his political rivals.
“I have not done anything against the law. I constructed my house with hard-earned money. During the raid, I provided all the information sought by the ED. They did not ask me anything about the IMA scam. If needed I will co-operate with the authorities in their probe” adding that he was relieved after the raid.
He added that he was not served any notice by the ED and that the construction of his house was completely transparent and he had nothing to hide.
“The ED has obtained the details of the financial transaction from the Bank which I took for the construction of the house. They raided my houses and found nothing” he said.
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India describes attack on Fujairah 'unacceptable'
New Delhi (PTI): India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates' port city of Fujairah as "unacceptable" and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians.
New Delhi's reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike.
"The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians," the spokesperson said.
Jaiswal said India continued to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation so that peace and stability could be restored across West Asia.
"We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues," he said.
The attack on Fujairah city came as the ceasefire between the US and Iran came under strain in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas pass, remains a major sticking point in the talks. Shipping through the narrow Gulf waterway has been severely disrupted by the conflict, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and energy shortages in several countries.
The UAE's defence ministry on Monday said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran.
The ministry affirmed that it "remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country."
