Legal case initiated against Abu Azmi’s son,  member of the Samajwadi Party

On Tuesday, the Goa police initiated legal proceedings against Abu Farhan Azmi, the son of Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi, along with others, for allegedly engaging in a public altercation that disrupted the peace, according to officials.

Abu Farhan Azmi, a restaurateur and entrepreneur, is married to actress Ayesha Takia.

This incident occurs amidst ongoing scrutiny faced by Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi, who is currently dealing with an FIR in Maharashtra and criticism from members of the ruling coalition due to his remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

According to a statement from the Goa police, their control room received a report at 11:12 PM on Monday regarding a fight occurring at a supermarket in Candolim, located in the North Goa district.

During the confrontation, Abu Farhan Azmi allegedly informed the opposing group that he was in possession of a licensed firearm, as stated by Calangute police inspector Paresh Naik. Upon the police’s arrival, it was revealed that the dispute involved two groups, including that of Farhan Azmi, stemming from a trivial issue, the official noted.

Both parties involved in the incident were subsequently taken to the Calangute police station. They were given the chance to file complaints; however, both declined to do so, as indicated in the police statement. “As per protocol, they were sent for medical examination at District Hospital, Mapusa, but they refused the medical examination,” the release said.

Abu Farhan Azmi produced a valid arms licence, issued by the authority concerned, along with a permit to carry it in Goa, it said.The statements of all the accused were recorded by the Calangute police on Tuesday morning.

“Since the individuals involved were fighting in a public place, disturbing public peace and causing affray, a state-initiated complaint was filed by PSI Paresh Sinari of Calangute police station,” the release said.