News for 'Anti Terrorism Squad'

MP ATS to question 'IM terrorist' Salman

MP ATS to question 'IM terrorist' Salman

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Madhya Pradesh anti-terror police will interrogate suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist Salman Ahmed to find out if he had any connections in the state, a top Anti Terrorist Squad official said on Tuesday.

No objection if bail granted to Sadhvi Pragya: NIA tells HC

No objection if bail granted to Sadhvi Pragya: NIA tells HC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Sadhvi, in her bail plea, claimed that she has been languishing in jail for over six years and with two probe agencies submitting contradictory findings to the court, it would not be correct to keep her in jail.

26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare's wife Kavita cremated

26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare's wife Kavita cremated

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The mortal remains of Kavita Karkare, wife of slain ATS chief Hemant Karkare, were on Tuesday cremated at Worli in south Mumbai, a day after she died at a city hospital following brain haemorrhage.

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Makki and other LeT/JUD operatives "have been involved in raising funds, recruiting and radicalising youth to violence and planning attacks in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)," the sanctions committee said, providing a statement for the reasons of Makki's listing.

'Police wants to defame Hindutva activists'

'Police wants to defame Hindutva activists'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

'Many BJP MLAs and ministers tell us the police does not listen to them.'

11 militants were involved in Peshawar attack: Report

11 militants were involved in Peshawar attack: Report

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Eleven militants carried out the brutal Taliban attack on an army-run school in Pakistan's Peshawar city last week that killed 150 people, mostly children, an initial investigation report has said.

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Accused circulated a video of themselves confessing to the killing and threatened to take PM Modi's life

3 Mumbai youths may have left to join IS says ATS

3 Mumbai youths may have left to join IS says ATS

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Three youths from Mumbai who have been missing for some time are suspected to have joined terror outfit Islamic State, the police said on Monday.

Low intensity blast near Pune's Dagdusheth Halwai temple

Low intensity blast near Pune's Dagdusheth Halwai temple

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

A low-intensity blast set off by an IED planted in a motorcycle parked in front of a police station in Pune on Thursday left three injured, including a constable, even as police did not rule out the possibility of involvement of a terror group in the incident.

SC rejects Purohit's plea for SIT probe into his 'abduction, torture'

SC rejects Purohit's plea for SIT probe into his 'abduction, torture'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The bench, however, granted Purohit the liberty to raise his contentions before the trial court and said it is not expressing any opinion on his petition.

Will probe claims of mole in book on 26/11 strike: Shinde

Will probe claims of mole in book on 26/11 strike: Shinde

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Government will probe the findings in a book on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks which claims that a "super- agent" code-named 'Honey Bee' in the Indian establishment had helped Pakistan's ISI in identifying the landing site for the terrorists.

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Rediff.com30 May 2014

IPS officer D G Vanzara, who is behind the bars in connection with fake encounter cases, will retire on Saturday. After serving for 34 years, the suspended officer who is in jail for the last seven years will retire. He is lodged in Sabarmati Central Prison.

Hamas attack: Security structures' failure needs probe, says IDF official

Hamas attack: Security structures' failure needs probe, says IDF official

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

While many of them were engaged by Israeli forces, some managed to sneak back into Gaza with more than 200 civilian hostages.

Dabholkar murder: 2 accused sent in cop custody till Jan 28

Dabholkar murder: 2 accused sent in cop custody till Jan 28

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Two alleged firearm dealers, arrested in connection with the rationalist Narendra Dabholkar murder case, were on Tuesday remanded in police custody till January 28 by a local court in Pune.

7/11 blasts suspect completes graduation in jail

7/11 blasts suspect completes graduation in jail

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Ethesham Siddiqui (31), lodged in Central Jail at Arthur Road in Mumbai, has also done certificate courses in Urdu, Arabic languages and Human Rights, according to a lawyer from Jamiat-ul-Ulema, which is providing free legal aid to Ethesham and some others accused.

Being made a scapegoat: Sachin Waze tells court

Being made a scapegoat: Sachin Waze tells court

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

I went to the NIA office on my own and was arrested, the police officer said, adding he had not confessed to anything.

Lifer for 2 Ajmer blast case convicts

Lifer for 2 Ajmer blast case convicts

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

On March 8, the court had convicted Patel, Gupta and Joshi in the case while acquitting others including Swami Aseemanand.

9 including minor arrested for links with Islamic State

9 including minor arrested for links with Islamic State

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The arrests followed searches in Amrut Nagar, Kausa, Moti Baug and Almas Colony areas in Thane's Mumbra township and in Aurangabad's Kaisar Colony, Rahat Colony and Damdi Mahal areas on Monday late night and Tuesday early morning.

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Judge Dinesh Gupta let off the right-wing activist and six others, giving them "benefit of doubt".

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze on Monday filed a 'habeas corpus' petition in the Bombay high court, challenging his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV near Mukesh Ambani's house.

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal convicted in 2006 arms haul case

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal convicted in 2006 arms haul case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The court accepted prosecution's case that the aim of the convicted accused was to create terror in the minds of people and to eliminate public leaders like then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Hindu leader Pravin Togadia.

NIA books killers of Udaipur tailor under UAPA

NIA books killers of Udaipur tailor under UAPA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The National Investigation Agency Wednesday registered a case under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the 'heinous murder' of a tailor in Rajasthan's Udaipur by two people who, the agency said, wanted to 'strike terror among the masses across the country'.

Congress veteran leader A R Antulay no more

Congress veteran leader A R Antulay no more

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader A R Antulay passed away on Tuesday.

How the ISI foments terror

How the ISI foments terror

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Sabahudin, a LeT operative arrested for the CRPF camp attack in UP, reveals how the ISI helps the Lashkar train terrorists.

Terror threat looms over R-Day celebrations

Terror threat looms over R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Intelligence agencies have warned of a possible terror threat ahead during the Republic Day celebrations by Pakistan-based terror groups who may use Afghan IDs to sneak into India and carry out attacks.

Prayers at temples, bulldozers' 'aarti' in UP ahead of Yogi oath

Prayers at temples, bulldozers' 'aarti' in UP ahead of Yogi oath

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Adityanath has earned a new sobriquet "bulldozer baba" due to raging of properties of criminals and mafias built through illegal means.

Gorakhpur terror funding mastermind arrested by UP ATS in Maha

Gorakhpur terror funding mastermind arrested by UP ATS in Maha

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The ATS of the Uttar Pradesh police had arrested 10 persons, who it claimed were linked with Lashker-e-Tayiba and allegedly involved in terror-funding activities.

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'This court has not granted bail...wrong forum has been chosen'

Tiwari murder: Suspect forged Aadhaar to enter party

Tiwari murder: Suspect forged Aadhaar to enter party

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Surat resident Ashfaq Shaikh, a prime suspect, allegedly replaced his colleague Rohit Solanki's photo on the latter's Aadhaar card with his own. He also changed the birth date on the Aadhaar card.

Purohit says he's eager to rejoin army

Purohit says he's eager to rejoin army

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

"I want to wear my uniform. It is outermost layer of my skin. I am wedded to it. I am very happy to get back into the service of the best organisation in the country if not the world, the Indian Army," said Lt Col Shrikant Prasad Purohit.

Can't tie NIA's hands unduly, HC tells Malegaon accused

Can't tie NIA's hands unduly, HC tells Malegaon accused

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

In a judgment that seeks to define the role of the National Investigation Agency, the Bombay high court has ruled that as a matter of general rule the agency cannot be prohibited from carrying out fresh investigations or re-investigations in specific cases.

7 years on, trial in Mumbai train blasts puffs along on slow track

7 years on, trial in Mumbai train blasts puffs along on slow track

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Seven years after the Mumbai serial train blasts in which nearly 200 people were killed and over 700 injured, the trial in the case is still going on with the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court recording the statements of the accused. "The court is now recording the statement of the accused who wanted to depose as a defence witness in the case," said advocate Sherif Sheikh, appearing for some of the accused in the case

Six acquitted in Gujarat terror conspiracy case

Six acquitted in Gujarat terror conspiracy case

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

A local court in Ahmedabad on Thursday acquitted six persons accused of hatching terror conspiracy to avenge the 2002 communal riots.

IIM-A students, ATS to create awareness on terror

IIM-A students, ATS to create awareness on terror

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

The youths will be trained on how to pick up early warning signs of terror strikes, and handle terror stricken situations like 26/11 Mumbai Terror attack. IIM-A students have roped in Lowe Lintus, a firm that will be designing the logos and layout for its curriculum.

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards among others will be deployed in Ahmedabad and at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match on October 14, a senior officer said on Monday.

Stalking 'sahebzada': Cong's jibe at Modi over snooping row

Stalking 'sahebzada': Cong's jibe at Modi over snooping row

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Launching a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Gujarat snooping row, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Monday asked why no private security officer was provided if the woman in question was being protected at her father's behest.

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Drone cameras will monitor the crowds in real time.

11 coaches of Mumbai-Lucknow express derail at Unnao

11 coaches of Mumbai-Lucknow express derail at Unnao

Rediff.com21 May 2017

No casualties were reported though some passengers received minor injuries, an official said.

Pansare murder case: Sanatan Sanstha claims it's a 'soft target'

Pansare murder case: Sanatan Sanstha claims it's a 'soft target'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

"The other Hindu organisations have some or the other backing. They have not been taking the hard stance on certain issues like we do," he added.

Why Shinde is right about sparing innocent Muslims in terror cases

Why Shinde is right about sparing innocent Muslims in terror cases

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The Congress has kept quiet on the way the Union home ministry has handled innumerable blast cases under its rule. It has not openly condemned the bias that pervades within its government and the security agencies, says Neeta Kolhatkar.