Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Azam Khan Alleges Poisoning in Prison, Fears Conspiracy
Former politician Azam Khan claims he was poisoned in jail, along with his son.
He believes this was done through his food.
His health deteriorated while he was in prison.
He says he suspects this was an attempt to harm him, possibly similar to what happened to Mukhtar Ansari.
Khan says he is confident he will get justice and denies rumors of joining another political party.
The allegation was made by Shahid Siddiqui, after meeting Khan.
Khan says he stopped eating jail food after realizing something was wrong and began cooking for himself.
Azam Khan alleges he and his son were slowly poisoned in prison.
Former Rajya Sabha MP Shahid Siddiqui made the claim.
Khan believes it was a conspiracy and fears a similar fate to Mukhtar Ansari.
Khan's health worsened in jail, and he was confined to a small cell.
Khan rejects speculation of switching parties.
- Who
- Azam Khan and his son Abdullah, along with Shahid Siddiqui.
- What
- Allegations of slow poisoning in prison.
- When
- During Azam Khan's imprisonment.
- Where
- Sitapur jail and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.
- Why
- Khan believes it was a conspiracy to harm him.
- Subject
- Azam Khan
- Allegation
- Slow poisoning in prison
- Source of Claim
- Former Rajya Sabha MP Shahid Siddiqui
- Current Location
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi
- Previous Imprisonment
- Sitapur Jail
- Case Details
- Land encroachment
- Party
- Samajwadi Party