HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of Jaffer Sadiq’s wife

In a significant development, the Madras High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to Ameena Banu and Mohamed Salim, the wife and brother of the alleged drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq. The case is connected to investigations by the Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Justice T.V. Thamilselvi presided over the hearing of the anticipatory bail petitions filed by Ameena Banu and Mohamed Salim. The petitioners contended that they had already been questioned by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) following summons issued in relation to the NCB case. Despite this, the petitioners argued that they received another summons from the investigation agency, which they perceived as harassment. The petitioners further asserted that they were not listed as accused in the case, prompting their request for anticipatory bail to avoid potential arrest and continued harassment. However, the ED opposed the bail petitions, arguing that further questioning of the petitioners was necessary in connection with the PMLA case, in which Jaffer Sadiq has already been arrested. The investigation agency stressed the importance of their cooperation for a thorough investigation. After considering the submissions from both sides, Justice Thamilselvi dismissed the anticipatory bail petitions, allowing the ED to proceed with their questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.