News for 'Anti Terrorism Squad'

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

Mumbai on high alert after men with arms seen near naval base

Mumbai on high alert after men with arms seen near naval base

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The navy, police, the anti-terror squad and the army are involved in a massive search operation. Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore reports

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The South African team is scheduled to play two Tests and three T20 matches in Lahore.

NIA calls Param Bir to record statement in Sachin Waze case

NIA calls Param Bir to record statement in Sachin Waze case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh on Wednesday has been called by NIA to record a statement in Sachin Waze's case.

Missing youth, 'suspected' to have joined ISIS, detained in Pune

Missing youth, 'suspected' to have joined ISIS, detained in Pune

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Anti Terrorism Squad has detained a person in Pune suspecting that he was one of the three missing Mumbai youths suspected to have joined terror outfit Islamic State.

Mumbai Ram Navami violence: Accused booked for criminal conspiracy; 20 held

Mumbai Ram Navami violence: Accused booked for criminal conspiracy; 20 held

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

More than 20 persons have so far been arrested in connection with the incident which took place in Malvani area of Malad on March 30.

Indian Oil manager arrested for ISIS links in Jaipur

Indian Oil manager arrested for ISIS links in Jaipur

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The Special Operation Group and the anti-terrorism squad of Rajasthan Police arrested Mohd Sirazudin, the marketing manager of IOC in Jaipur.

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog on Wednesday sought a 14-day physical remand of former prime minister Imran Khan as he was produced before a special court inside a high security police facility in Islamabad for the hearing in a corruption case in which he has been arrested.

Bomb hoax at 3 Mumbai rly stations, Amitabh's home

Bomb hoax at 3 Mumbai rly stations, Amitabh's home

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'The caller is a truck driver from Marathwada region of Maharashtra. We have learnt that he has a habit of drinking. He has been detained along with one more person and the process to register an offence is currently on,' Mumbai police said.

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Delhi Police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing.

Ambani bomb scare: 'Jaish-ul-Hind's Telegram channel created in Tihar'

Ambani bomb scare: 'Jaish-ul-Hind's Telegram channel created in Tihar'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

A Mahindra Scorpio car with gelatin sticks was found parked near "Antilia", the multi-storey residence of Ambani, in south Mumbai on February 25.

Explosives found near Devlali army camp

Explosives found near Devlali army camp

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

A cache of explosives, including two live hand-grenades, 28 cartridges, and five empty cases of firearms was found dumped in a garbage-carrying vehicle in the vicinity of Army Centre in Deolali Camp area near Nashik on Saturday, police said.

NIA team visits Amravati for probe into chemist's murder

NIA team visits Amravati for probe into chemist's murder

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The chemist, Umesh Prahladrao Kolhe (54), was killed on June 21, and Maharashtra police have arrested five persons in connection with the incident.

Thane court asks Maha ATS to stop Mansukh Hiran death probe

Thane court asks Maha ATS to stop Mansukh Hiran death probe

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

A Thane court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to stop its investigation into the death of businessman Mansukh Hiran and hand over case records to the National Investigation Agency immediately.

Param Bir Singh confirms he sent letter to Maharashtra CM

Param Bir Singh confirms he sent letter to Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh on Sunday confirmed that the sensational letter to Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray was sent from his email-id.

Vikas Dubey's absconding aide arrested near Mumbai

Vikas Dubey's absconding aide arrested near Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Arvind alias Guddan Ramvilas Trivedi, 46, an aide of Dubey, was allegedly involved in the killing of eight policemen during a raid on the slain gangster's house in Kanpur district.

Catch me if you can: Terror operatives on an escape spree!

Catch me if you can: Terror operatives on an escape spree!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The last couple of months have been eventful ones for India's law-enforcement agencies, with three high-profile suspects escaping from custody in the last 40 days.

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Jayant Naiknavare, deputy inspector general of police (VIP security), will replace Pandey as the Nashik police commissioner.

Hiran death case: Vaze transferred to CFC

Hiran death case: Vaze transferred to CFC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Reinstated in service in June 2020, he was handling several high-profile cases, including the TRP rigging scam, fake social media followers case and a car scam involving Dilip Chhabria.

Review: Malgudi Days fails to convey anything

Review: Malgudi Days fails to convey anything

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Paresh C Palicha wonders why Malgudi Days has so many subplots when the main idea itself was good enough for a film.

Youth accused of recruiting for Lashkar sent to ATS custody till June 3

Youth accused of recruiting for Lashkar sent to ATS custody till June 3

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The suspect, identified as Junaid, a resident of Pune, was connected to the LeT's terror network through social media, the official said.

Malegaon blast: Can't decide on charges against ex-ATS officer now, says court

Malegaon blast: Can't decide on charges against ex-ATS officer now, says court

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Disposing of the plea on August 1, special judge AK Lahoti, however, noted the contentions raised by the accused are kept open and he is at liberty to point them out at the time of final hearing.

Pragya Thakur barred from campaigning for 72 hours

Pragya Thakur barred from campaigning for 72 hours

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The EC takes action for her remarks on former anti-terror squad chief Hemant Karkare and Babri mosque demolition

Rakesh Maria appointed Mumbai's police commissioner

Rakesh Maria appointed Mumbai's police commissioner

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Senior Indian Police Service officer Rakesh Maria was appointed as Mumbai's police commissioner on Saturday, a fortnight after Satyapal Singh quit the post to join politics.

NIA chargesheet in 2006 Malegaon blasts picks holes in ATS theory

NIA chargesheet in 2006 Malegaon blasts picks holes in ATS theory

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The NIA's chargesheet in the 2006 Malegaon blasts mocks the investigation conducted by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad into the matter, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Accused in Gorakhpur temple attack case to undergo psychological test

Accused in Gorakhpur temple attack case to undergo psychological test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Uttar Pradesh police will get a psychological test done on Ahmad Murtaza Abbasi, accused in the attack on security personnel outside Gorakhpur's Gorakhnath temple, a senior official said on Thursday.

Malegaon blast case: NIA doesn't oppose Sadhvi's bail plea

Malegaon blast case: NIA doesn't oppose Sadhvi's bail plea

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The four accused had applied for bail in February earlier this year. The 2006 Malegaon case comprised of two sets of accused.

Maha chemist killed for backing Nupur Sharma, mastermind held: Cops

Maha chemist killed for backing Nupur Sharma, mastermind held: Cops

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The killing of a chemist in eastern Maharashtra's Amravati city was related to social media posts supporting suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma, police said on Saturday, even as the case was handed over to the National Investigation Agency.

Kavita Karkare, wife of ATS chief killed in 26/11, passes away

Kavita Karkare, wife of ATS chief killed in 26/11, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Kavita Karkare, widow of Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad chief Hemant Karkare who was killed during the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, has died.

Indian ISIS fighter dead in Iraq?

Indian ISIS fighter dead in Iraq?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

A Muslim youth, one of the four from Kalyan on the outskirts Mumbai who left their homes and joined the Islamic State also known as ISIS in Iraq, has been reportedly killed.

SIMI announces comeback with blasts

SIMI announces comeback with blasts

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

With the five escapees from Khandwa jail set on a terror mission, a state of alert has been sounded in Gujarat.

Face-off: Elite army squads battle it out at Jordan's Warrior Competition

Face-off: Elite army squads battle it out at Jordan's Warrior Competition

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Jordan launched a competition among elite anti-terrorism squads from 18 countries, including fellow members of military coalitions fighting rebels in Yemen and Islamic State extremists in Iraq and Syria.

DRDO scientist's custody extended in espionage case

DRDO scientist's custody extended in espionage case

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Seeking the extension of police custody of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent, the prosecution told a special court on Tuesday they have received the forensic report of devices seized from him and some images, videos and files that were deleted earlier have been retrieved now.

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It is suspected that property dispute could be one of the reasons behind Tanzil's murder.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Over two dozen people have been detained for questioning in connection with the suspected bid to derail the Kalindi Express in Kanpur two days ago, officials said on Wednesday.

4 accused in Malegaon blasts case get bail

4 accused in Malegaon blasts case get bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The four, who are in jail since their arrest in 2013, had approached the high court in 2016 after a special court rejected their bail pleas in June that year.

Drug addicts, not religious extremists: Lanka on 4 IS suspects

Drug addicts, not religious extremists: Lanka on 4 IS suspects

Rediff.com30 May 2024

He said that the Sri Lankan authorities have arrested more of their associates but it won't be right to reveal any more details on them as the investigation is going on.

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Mumbai police has received text messages warning of a '26/11-like' attack on the city from a phone number with Pakistan's country code and a person has been detained in this connection, officials said on Saturday.

Jaish planned attack on RSS hq? Terrorist arrested for doing recce of site

Jaish planned attack on RSS hq? Terrorist arrested for doing recce of site

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Nagpur Anti Terrorism Squad unit has arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir who had allegedly conducted a recce of Dr Hedgewar Smriti Bhawan of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur, Maharashtra, last year, an official said on Wednesday.