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Permanent arrest warrant issued against Musharraf

Permanent arrest warrant issued against Musharraf

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

Taking note of this, the judge issued a fresh and permanent non-bailable arrest warrant for Musharraf, currently living in self-exile outside Pakistan. The prosecutors also asked the court to issue orders to confiscate Musharraf's moveable and immovable property.

Musharraf a 'proclaimed offender': Pak court

Musharraf a 'proclaimed offender': Pak court

Rediff.com30 May 2011

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Monday declared former President Pervez Musharraf a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive for failing to cooperate with investigators probing the 2007 assassination of former Premier Benazir Bhutto.

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will conduct a psychological assessment of Sanjay Roy, the accused in a rape-and-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata that has triggered nationwide protests, officials said on Saturday.

ISI officers to be quizzed in Bhutto murder case

ISI officers to be quizzed in Bhutto murder case

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Several high-ranking officers of the Pakistan's Military Intelligence and spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence would be quizzed in connection with the 2007 assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto, authorities said.

New CBI director sets agency up for a corporate style image makeover

New CBI director sets agency up for a corporate style image makeover

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

On January 1, Anil Sinha, the new Director of the Central Investigation Bureau, gave a 40-minute "inspirational" speech to all his officials, setting the direction for the next two years of his tenure.

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The ED officers are conducting raids at 15 places in the state during the day and Sajahan's house is one of them, an officer said.

Pak files 26/11 chargesheet, indicts LeT, Lakhvi

Pak files 26/11 chargesheet, indicts LeT, Lakhvi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Pakistan on Saturday filed the chargesheet on the terror attack in Mumbai in November last year.The chargesheet admits the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's role in planning and executing the terror attack, which claimed 183 lives.The Pakistan government has named top LeT operative Zaki ur-Rehman Lakhvi as the mastermind of the terror attack.

Twin blasts rock Lahore, 28 people killed

Twin blasts rock Lahore, 28 people killed

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Twenty-six people were killed when a bomb went off in the parking lot of the Federal Investigation Agency office, while four people, including two children, were killed in a separate blast in Lahore's Model Town residential area.Hours later, unidentified gunmen opened fire at a passenger train here, killing four persons and injuring three others, police said.

Pak court told about VoIP connections used in 26/11

Pak court told about VoIP connections used in 26/11

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

An investigator on Saturday informed a Pakistani court conducting the trial of seven men charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks how funds were transferred from Pakistan to the US to acquire Voice over Internet Protocol connections that were used by the terrorists who stormed India's financial hub.

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have intensified their investigations against Gaurav Mehta, a suspect in a Bitcoin Ponzi scam, following allegations that politicians may have been involved in using cryptocurrency to influence Maharashtra assembly polls. The ED searched Mehta's residence in Raipur and seized computers and digital devices. The CBI summoned him to appear before investigators. The ED is probing Mehta's potential links to politicians, politically exposed persons, and bureaucrats as part of its money laundering probe. The allegations came after BJP released purported voice notes suggesting that Congress and NCP leaders were attempting to use cryptocurrency for election campaigning. Both parties denied the claims, calling the voice notes fake.

NIA raids 15 places in J-K over Jamaat terror funding case

NIA raids 15 places in J-K over Jamaat terror funding case

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The raids in the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu along with Budgam in central and Kulgam and Anantnag in south Kashmir led to the seizure of incriminating documents and digital devices connected with the activities of JeI and its related Trusts and more than Rs 20 lakh, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Pak team shies away from questioning minister

Pak team shies away from questioning minister

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

A Pakistani investigation team probing the assassination of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto is reluctant to record the statement of Interior Minister Rehman Malik though he was her security advisor at the time of her killing in 2007, a media report said.

Benazir murder chargesheet absolves Musharraf

Benazir murder chargesheet absolves Musharraf

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Former premier Benazir Bhutto was assassinated by Taliban, a chargesheet filed by Pakistani investigators to an anti-terrorism court has said, while giving clean chit to former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf of any involvement in the case.

26/11: Pak court refuses to record prosecution witness

26/11: Pak court refuses to record prosecution witness

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

A Pakistani court conducting the trial of seven terror suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks on Saturday did not record the statements of two prosecution witnesses after defence lawyers raised legal objections to their testimony.

'Pakistan Taliban killed Benazir, concludes FIA'

'Pakistan Taliban killed Benazir, concludes FIA'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Nearly three years after she was assassinated, investigators have concluded that former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was killed by the Pakistani Taliban in a gun-and-bomb attack in Rawalpindi. The FIA is expected to submit its report on the investigation to an anti-terrorism court on October 30. The FIA's investigation team was initially reluctant to submit the chargesheet to the court because it could not complete its probe regarding the three accused who are absconding.

Musharraf barred from leaving Pakistan

Musharraf barred from leaving Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Pakistani authorities on Saturday directed officials at airports across the country to bar former President Pervez Musharraf from going abroad. The Federal Investigation Agency directed immigration officials at all international airports to stop Musharraf from travelling abroad, TV news channels reported.

NIA to probe murder of Maha chemist who posted in support of Nupur Sharma

NIA to probe murder of Maha chemist who posted in support of Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A home ministry spokesperson tweeted that the probe of the case relating to the "barbaric killing" of Kolhe has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency.

Pak suggests Indian link to Lahore terror attacks

Pak suggests Indian link to Lahore terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The Pakistani police on Thursday pointed fingers at India after three terror attacks in the eastern city of Lahore, but Interior Minister Rehman Malik said there should not be any speculation on the issue without evidence.

Pak nabs 20 terrorists for 26/11 terror attack

Pak nabs 20 terrorists for 26/11 terror attack

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has claimed to have traced down 20 terrorists, who were wanted in connection with the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.The FIA's Special Investigation Group has booked all the wanted extremists, who allegedly provided logistical and monetary support to the ten terrorists. According to sources, the SIG had also gathered photographs of the attackers and several other important information from the arrested terrorists.

WADA to investigate weightlifting doping allegations

WADA to investigate weightlifting doping allegations

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has begun an investigation into doping violations after an inquiry led by Richard McLaren uncovered 40 positive adverse analytical findings hidden in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) records.

Pakistan approaches Interpol to nab Musharraf

Pakistan approaches Interpol to nab Musharraf

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

The Interior Ministry has forwarded the request to the Interpol Secretariat through the global police organisation's representative in Pakistan, the Dawn newspaper reported on Sunday, quoted sources.

FIA to question Musharraf in Bhutto murder case

FIA to question Musharraf in Bhutto murder case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

A 32-point questionnaire on alleged lapses in security for former prime minister Benazir Bhutto will be sent to Pervez Musharraf following the government's decision to include the former military ruler in the probe into her assassination, Pakistani officials have said.

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to B M Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to the Enforcement Directorate.

26/11 trial in Pak: 5 witnesses testify on terror training

26/11 trial in Pak: 5 witnesses testify on terror training

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Five prosecution witnesses on Saturday testified before a Pakistani anti-terrorism judge about the training of the terrorists who carried out the November 2008 assault on India's financial hub of Mumbai, official sources said.

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has recommended an NIA probe against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organisation 'Sikhs for Justice', Raj Niwas sources said on Monday.

Bhutto assassination: Musharraf sent to judicial custody

Bhutto assassination: Musharraf sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was on Tuesday sent to judicial custody for a fortnight by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case. The court in Rawalpindi had said that Musharraf should be produced for today's hearing but he was not presented before the judge for security reasons, said Chief Prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali of the Federal Investigation Agency.

Pak court adjourns hearing in 26/11 case

Pak court adjourns hearing in 26/11 case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Saturday adjourned for a week the hearing in the Mumbai terror attack case, against Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects, after recording the testimony of an investigator. Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan recorded the testimony of Federal Investigation Agency Inspector Nisar Ahmed Jadoon during proceedings held at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

Pak completes formalities for Interpol notice against Musharraf

Pak completes formalities for Interpol notice against Musharraf

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Pakistani authorities have completed all legal formalities for issuance of a Red Corner Notice by Interpol for the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in connection with the probe into former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination.Interpol had earlier sent a questionnaire to the Federal Investigation Agency after receiving a request from Pakistan to issue a Red Corner Notice against Musharraf, currently living outside the country in self-exile.

26/11 case: 'Pink foam' presented before Pak court

26/11 case: 'Pink foam' presented before Pak court

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Photographs of Lashkar-e-Tayiba training camps in Sindh and motorboats used by the 10 terrorists who attacked Mumbai are among evidence presented to an anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven Pakistanis charged with involvement in the 2008 strikes.

26/11 attacks: Pak arrests suspect linked to LeT

26/11 attacks: Pak arrests suspect linked to LeT

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Sources in the FIA described Ahmed, a resident of Battagram in the unruly North West Frontier Province, as an "important suspect allegedly linked with" the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the Daily Times newspaper reported.

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan noted that Kavitha has been in custody for around five months and the probe against her by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was complete in these cases.

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A special court in Kolkata on Thursday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a polygraph test on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the hospital, officials said.

Bhutto murder case: FIA gets Musharraf's physical remand

Bhutto murder case: FIA gets Musharraf's physical remand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Friday remanded Pervez Musharraf to the physical custody of the Federal Investigation Agency till April 30 in the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in 2007.

Pak to ask India for 26/11 witnesses' cross-examination

Pak to ask India for 26/11 witnesses' cross-examination

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The Pakistan government will write to its Indian counterpart to allow the cross-examination of key witnesses in the Mumbai attacks case following a court's rejection of the findings of a judicial commission that visited India to gather evidence, a prosecutor has said.

Warrant for Musharraf valid till arrest: Pak to Interpol

Warrant for Musharraf valid till arrest: Pak to Interpol

Rediff.com22 May 2012

An arrest warrant issued for former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf by an anti-terrorism court in connection with the Benazir Bhutto assassination case will remain valid till its compliance, the Interpol has been informed by authorities in Islamabad.

NIA attaches PFI's weapons training centre spread over 10 acres in Kerala

NIA attaches PFI's weapons training centre spread over 10 acres in Kerala

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The NIA, on March 17, filed a charge sheet against 59 accused, including the PFI as an organisation, in a case registered last year.

26/11: Pak prosecutors submit proof given by India

26/11: Pak prosecutors submit proof given by India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Pakistani prosecutors on Saturday submitted documentary evidence provided by India, including confessional statement of Ajmal Kasab, in the anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of Lashkar-e-Tayiba's Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others charged with involvement in Mumbai attacks, as a new judge began hearing the case.

Witnesses testify against LeT in Pak's 26/11 case

Witnesses testify against LeT in Pak's 26/11 case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Details about the distribution of weapons to the Mumbai attacks' terrorists were among the "huge quantity" of incriminating items recovered during a raid on two Lashkar-e-Tayiba training camps in Sindh province, a court conducting the trial of seven men charged with involvement in 2008 attacks was told on Saturday.

26/11: Bail plea of Pak suspect rejected

26/11: Bail plea of Pak suspect rejected

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

A Pakistani court on Tuesday rejected the bail petition filed by Jamil Ahmad, one of the seven men charged by authorities with planning, financing and executing the Mumbai terror attacks four years ago.

Pak court resumes hearing two 26/11 petitions

Pak court resumes hearing two 26/11 petitions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

A Pakistani court has resumed hearing two petitions filed by authorities to seek permission to obtain voice samples of seven suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks and to declare the Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Ajmal Kasab a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive