ED cracks down on Zakir Hussain Trust over alleged fund misuse
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is stepping up its investigation into the Dr Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, alleging government money meant for helping people with disabilities was misused.
On August 11, 2025, the ED filed a chargesheet to seize nearly ₹46 lakh under anti-money laundering laws.
Louise Khurshid and Mohammad Athar are at the center of these allegations about diverting funds.
What's behind the case?
The trust is accused of taking ₹71.5 lakh in grants that were supposed to fund camps for beneficiaries—camps that reportedly never happened.
After multiple police complaints and earlier seizures of properties and bank accounts tied to the trust, a special court in Lucknow officially took note of the charges on November 25, 2025.
The investigation is still ongoing.