News for 'Abdul Madani'

Jamiat chief flags Muslim discrimination, cites Al Falah case; draws flak

Jamiat chief flags Muslim discrimination, cites Al Falah case; draws flak

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani's remarks alleging discrimination against Muslims, citing the Al Falah University case, have sparked a row with the BJP, who accused him of supporting terrorists.

Madani remanded to judicial custody till Sept 7

Madani remanded to judicial custody till Sept 7

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Accused in the Bengaluru blasts case Abdul Madani told the magistrates court in Bengaluru that he had no complaints in regard to the police's treatment to him.

Madani denied bail, sent to 14 days custody

Madani denied bail, sent to 14 days custody

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

A court in Kerala on Friday denied bail to People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Madani's wife Soofiya Madani, an accused in the 2005 Tamil Nadu bus burning case, and remanded her in 14-day judicial custody.

Fadnavis downplays Ajit Pawar's fund remarks; denies rift with Shinde

Fadnavis downplays Ajit Pawar's fund remarks; denies rift with Shinde

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed concerns about discriminatory fund allocation and reports of a rift with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, dismissing both as unfounded.

Entire case politically motivated: Madani

Entire case politically motivated: Madani

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in the 2008 Bangalore blasts case, on Monday submitted in a Bangalore court that the entire case against him was "based on suspicion and politically motivated".

Madani stands isolated in Kerala politics

Madani stands isolated in Kerala politics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Kerala-based Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani finds himself in political isolation with mainstream parties in the state keeping away from him, despite past dalliance with him, after he was chargesheeted in the Bengaluru blasts case.

Madani's anticipatory bail plea dismissed

Madani's anticipatory bail plea dismissed

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

A fast track court dismissed a bail application of Kerala Peoples Democratic P leader Abdul Naseer Madani, an accused in the 2008 Bengaluru blasts, on grounds that there was "no prima facie case to grant him anticipatory bail". Sessions Judge Srikanth Watavatagi, who heard arguments put forward by both Madani's counsel and the public prosecutor on Thursday, rejected the application, saying there was no prima facie case to grant anticipatory bail to the leader.

Soofiya Madani gets conditional bail

Soofiya Madani gets conditional bail

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

The wife of PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani, Soofiya Madani, arrested in connection with the Tamil Nadu bus burning case, was on Wednesday granted conditional bail by a court in Kochi, Kerala.

Bengaluru blast accused Madani denied bail

Bengaluru blast accused Madani denied bail

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Abdul Naseer Madani, arrested for his alleged role in the 2008 serial terror blasts in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Jaipur.

Kerala government to probe Madani's terror links

Kerala government to probe Madani's terror links

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

It had been reported in a section of the media Madani and his wife had links with some extremist elements, who were shot dead by the army in Kashmir .It may be recalled that four youths from Kerala were killed I an encounter while they were trying to cross the border into Pakistan.

Loopholes in Madani chargesheet will hurt cops

Loopholes in Madani chargesheet will hurt cops

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The Bengaluru police have an uphill task when it commences the interrogation of high profile blast accused, Abdul Nasar Madani. A crucial document in rediff.com's possession regarding the visits made by Madani highlights the contradictions in the chargesheet filed by the Bengaluru police.

Madani wanted an Islamic India: Police affidavit

Madani wanted an Islamic India: Police affidavit

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The Bengaluru police filed an affidavit before the Karnataka high court on Thursday alleging that controversial People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasar Madani was trying to form an Islamic India. Madani was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged role in the Bengaluru serial blasts that had rocked the city on July 25, 2008. On Wednesday, Madani had filed an application in the high court seeking his discharge from the case.

Madani's bail plea referred to CJI

Madani's bail plea referred to CJI

Rediff.com4 May 2011

A Supreme Court bench on Wednesday referred to Chief Justice of India S H Kapadia the bail plea of 2008 Bangalore blast accused Abdul Naseer Madani following differences between two judges on grant of bail to him.

Madani's arrest likely after President's visit

Madani's arrest likely after President's visit

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Kerala government on Friday said the arrest warrant against Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in the Bengaluru serial bomb blasts case, will be executed by Karnataka police at an 'appropriate time' after the ongoing visit of President Pratibha Patil.

Madani writes to President for 'honest' probe

Madani writes to President for 'honest' probe

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Kerala-based People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, arrested in connection with the 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blasts, has petitioned President Pranab Mukherjee for an investigation by a team of 'honest officers' into charges against him and clear his name if found innocent.

Has Madani reached the end of the road?

Has Madani reached the end of the road?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Kerala-based People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani finds himself isolated, with mainstream parties in the state keeping away from him, despite past association, after he was named in the 2008 Bangalore blasts case.

Madani moves SC to seek stay on arrest

Madani moves SC to seek stay on arrest

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Kerala-based People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani has moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on his arrest in connection with 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case. Madani has sought anticipatory bail which was rejected by the Karnataka High Court on August 3. The petition is likely to be listed for mentioning on Tuesday, his advocate Adolf Mathew said.

Madani's wife charged in TN bus burning case

Madani's wife charged in TN bus burning case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

The National Investigation Agency on Friday filed a chargesheet against suspected Laskhar-e-Tayiba operative T Nazeer and Soofiya Madani, wife of People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Naseer Madani, and 11 others over the burning of a Tamil Nadu state transport bus at Kalamassery in suburban Kochi on September 9, 2005.

Madani pretending to be ill, SC told

Madani pretending to be ill, SC told

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Karnataka Government on Friday told the Supreme Court that People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, a key accused in the Bangalore bomb blast case, could pose a major threat to national security if released on bail.

Will surrender before a court soon, says Madani

Will surrender before a court soon, says Madani

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Facing arrest in the 2008, Bengaluru serial blasts case, PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani said he would surrender before the nearest court "in the coming days", the date for which would be announced on Monday.

Karnataka HC reserves order on Madani plea

Karnataka HC reserves order on Madani plea

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The Karnataka High Court reserved its orders on a petition filed by arrested PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani praying for quashing of the charge sheet filed against him in connection with the 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts. During a hearing on the petition which came up before Justice Subhash B Adi, Special Public Prosecutor H S Chandramouli opposed the plea contending that there was enough evidence against Madani for his complicity in the blasts.

2008 Bangalore blast accused Madani faces arrest

2008 Bangalore blast accused Madani faces arrest

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Madani arrest was imminent after the Karnataka high court rejected his anticipatory bail plea.

Madani may surrender to police to avoid fallout

Madani may surrender to police to avoid fallout

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The Karnataka police team sent to Kollam on Tuesday to arrest Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani in connection with the 2008 Bengaluru blasts case is awaiting a nod from the Kerala police, whose back-up is crucial to effect the arrest

No confusion over Madani's arrest: Kerala cops

No confusion over Madani's arrest: Kerala cops

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

"We are in close touch with Karnataka police. Madani will be arrested at the appropriate time. There is no confusion on his arrest between us," Kerala DGP Jacob Punnose told reporters at nearby Aluva.

Bengaluru police to seek Soofiya Madani's custody

Bengaluru police to seek Soofiya Madani's custody

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

The Bangalore police will seek the custody of Soofiya Madani, wife of Kerala-based Islamic leader Abdul Nasser Madani, in relation with the Bangalore blasts case.

Madani in the dock over Bengaluru blasts

Madani in the dock over Bengaluru blasts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The Bengaluru police have found concrete proof about the involvement of People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani in planning the serial blasts in Bengaluru that claimed two lives on July 25, 2008.According to the charge-sheet filed by the city police, Madani attended a very crucial meeting along with terror suspect T Nasir at a place in Coorg, 250 kms away from Bengaluru, to plan the serial blasts.

Madani arrested for role in Bengaluru blasts

Madani arrested for role in Bengaluru blasts

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, who is facing arrest for his alleged role in the Bengaluru blasts case, on Tuesday claimed that he was innocent.Addressing a press conference in Kollam, Madani said, "I have no connection with the Bengaluru blasts."He said he was ready to surrender to the police and "my next move will be only according to the law".He added that he had full faith in the judiciary.

Madani appeals to Jayalalithaa

Madani appeals to Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Madani has asked for ayurvedic treatment to be provided to him.

Karnataka HC denies PDP leader Madani's bail plea

Karnataka HC denies PDP leader Madani's bail plea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The Karnataka high court on Thursday rejected the bail plea filed by Abdul Nasar Madani, an accused in the Bangalore blasts case. The leader of the People's Democratic Party from Kerala, who was picked up by the Bangalore police, had moved the high court to seek bail on various grounds.

Advani NOT the target of pipe bomb

Advani NOT the target of pipe bomb

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

As investigations in the case related to the pipe bomb that was planted on LK Adavani's yatra route progress, the Special Investigation Team said that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader was not a target. The police now suspect that the incident was carried out either by the People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Madani's faction or its rival group.

'Madani's role in IPL stadium blasts not proven'

'Madani's role in IPL stadium blasts not proven'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Striking a different note from Karnataka Home Minister V S Acharya, Bengaluru police on Wednesday said the role of Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in the 2008 serial bomb blasts in Bengaluru, has 'not been proven' so far in the twin explosions near a cricket stadium early this year.

Madani sent to police custody till August 26

Madani sent to police custody till August 26

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The PDP leader, who was arrested from his orphanage-cum-madrassa complex earlier in the day, was brought to Bangalore from Thiruvanathapuram in a private airline flight amid heavy police security, with Joint Commissioner of Crime Alok Kumar and Assistant Commissioner of Police Omkaraiah escorting him.

Madani arrested, taken to B'luru for questioning

Madani arrested, taken to B'luru for questioning

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani was arrested by the Karnataka police in Kollam, Kerala on Tuesday for his alleged role in the Bengaluru blasts. Earlier, while addressing a press conference, Madani had said, "I have no connection with the Bengaluru blasts."He said he was ready to surrender to the police and "my next move will be only according to the law". He added that he had full faith in the judiciary.

HC rejects anticipatory bail, Madani to move SC

HC rejects anticipatory bail, Madani to move SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Chairman of the People's Democratic Party and an accused in the Bengaluru serial blasts Abdul Nasser Madani is planning to move the Supreme court after his anticipatory bail application was rejected by the Karnataka high court on Tuesday.

Madani is more than a terror suspect for Kerala CM

Madani is more than a terror suspect for Kerala CM

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's meeting with Bengaluru blasts accused Abdul Nasser Madani has drawn the ire of investigators and the prosecution team in Karnataka.

I am a victim of conspiracy, says Madani

I am a victim of conspiracy, says Madani

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani on Thursday claimed he was a victim of "deep-rooted conspiracy" by his adversaries, including intelligences agencies, to implicate him in the 2008 Bangalore blasts case.

Seek regular bail, not anticipatory: SC to Madani

Seek regular bail, not anticipatory: SC to Madani

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court directed Kerala-based People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case, to apply for a regular bail, as he has already been arrested, on Tuesday.

Madani flays Kerala govt for his wife's arrest

Madani flays Kerala govt for his wife's arrest

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Controversial People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani has accused the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala of playing into the hands of the Opposition Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the case related to the arrest of his wife, Sufiya Madhani.

Kerala: PDP chief Madani's wife denied bail, held

Kerala: PDP chief Madani's wife denied bail, held

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The arrest came after the Kerala High Court rejected an anticipatory bail plea moved by Sufiya. Sufiya was named as the 10th accused by the Kerala Police recently after the interrogation of suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Thadiyantavida Naseer, who was picked up by the Bangladesh Rifles along with an associate and handed over to Indian security agencies.

TN bus burning case: Madani's wife among accused

TN bus burning case: Madani's wife among accused

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

In a new twist to the burning of a Tamil Nadu state-owned bus near Kochi in September 2005, Soofiya Madani, wife of Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, was on Friday listed as an accused in the case, even as the Kerala high court declined to grant anticipatory bail to her. Assistant Commissioner of Police P M Varghese, who is heading the investigation in the case, filed a report in the Aluva Judicial First Class magistrate court today.