News for 'Kafeel Ahmed'

Kafeel Ahmed succumbs to burns

Kafeel Ahmed succumbs to burns

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

At 0530 IST the Strathclyde police confirmed to UNI that the man with 90 per cent burns died two and a half hours ago was Kafeel.

Cops question Kafeel's associates

Cops question Kafeel's associates

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The police clarified that the six men are only being questioned; no arrests have been made.

Glasgow bomber is our son, Kafeel's parents

Glasgow bomber is our son, Kafeel's parents

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Sources said that questioning of parents of Kafeel-Sabeel and Mohammed Haneef has not thrown any light on possible terror links.

Kafeel's death devastates family

Kafeel's death devastates family

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

During the last conversation he had with his mother Dr Zakia Ahmed, he said his work would be complete in a month and then he would return to Bangalore.

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabia has scrapped its decades-old Kafala system, freeing 13 million migrant workers, including 2.6 million Indians, from restrictive employer control and exit visa rules.

Bangalore cops send dossier on Kafeel to UK

Bangalore cops send dossier on Kafeel to UK

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The report contains information relating to the financial transaction made by the brothers and also speaks about their investments. In all, the 520-page report contains 45 important documents mostly relating to financial transactions made by the two brothers.

I want martydom: Kafeel's last e-mail

I want martydom: Kafeel's last e-mail

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

UK sleuths come up with new evidence of Kafeel Ahmed's terror links

Sabeel Ahmed's mother awaits his return

Sabeel Ahmed's mother awaits his return

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Dr Sabeel Ahmed was arrested in UK in connection with the failed UK terror plot in the year 2007. His brother Kafeel Ahmed, who allegedly drove the burning SUV into Glasgow airport, died of burn injuries in hospital nearly three months after the incident. Dr Sabeel Ahmed remained in custody for nearly 8 months. The police had charged him with concealing information regarding the terror plot.

Al Qaeda movie found in Kafeel's hard disc

Al Qaeda movie found in Kafeel's hard disc

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The forensic examination of the disc, being done by a special team of experts from central security agencies, found nearly 17,000 files stored in it and this included a movie prepared by al Qaeda to brainwash recruits for global terrorism.

Sabeel Ahmed to be deported to India tonight

Sabeel Ahmed to be deported to India tonight

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Doctor Sabeel Ahmed will be deported to India on Wednesday night from the United Kingdom after serving 18 months in jail for withholding information about his brother, Kafeel Ahmed's plot to blow up Glasgow airport.

'No info about terror plot on Kafeel's hard disc'

'No info about terror plot on Kafeel's hard disc'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The police say they only found some 'Jihaadi literature' on the tapes.

'We have to give up our lives for Islam'

'We have to give up our lives for Islam'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Indian national Kafeel Ahmed, who drove a burning jeep into the Glasgow airport last year and succumbed to his injuries weeks later, had sent an email to his Liverpool-based brother Sabeel before he embarked on his deadly mission.

UK terror: Investigators worried about slackness

UK terror: Investigators worried about slackness

Rediff.com15 Jul 2007

Indian investigators probing the background of Kafeel Ahmed, detained in connection with the terror plot in UK, are concerned at the "possible slackness" in the sharing of information by their British counterparts.

Dr Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA extended by 3 months

Dr Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA extended by 3 months

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The six months include the three months already spent in detention. The NSA allows preventive detention for up to a year.

London court remands Sabeel to one month custody

London court remands Sabeel to one month custody

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

The 26-year old doctor, accused of withholding information that could have prevented an act of terrorism, was connected to the London Magistrates' Court via a video link from prison.

Sabeel admits knowing about Glasgow bombing

Sabeel admits knowing about Glasgow bombing

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The 26-year-old doctor from Bangalore admitted at the Old Bailey court house on Friday that he had failed to inform the police regarding the terrorist attack that would have been of 'considerable assistance'. Sabeel was among those arrested in connection with the botched terror attack.

The growing menace of the 'educated' terrorist

The growing menace of the 'educated' terrorist

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

There have been a lot of incidents involving educated terrorists, but off late, the trend of rising self-motivated groups is becoming a cause of growing concern, says Vicky Nanjappa

Bangalore police team steps up investigation

Bangalore police team steps up investigation

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

The team subjected parents of Dr Sabeel Ahmed and Kafeel Ahmed to questioning on Friday.

Iraqi doctor charged in UK terror plot

Iraqi doctor charged in UK terror plot

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Abdullah, 27, was the passenger of the burning explosives-laden jeep, which was allegedly driven by Indian Kafeel Ahmed into the Glasgow Airport last Saturday.

Iraqi doctor gets life term for Glasgow bombings

Iraqi doctor gets life term for Glasgow bombings

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

An Iraqi doctor, who along with his Indian accomplice attempted to set off massive car bombs at the Glasgow airport and a London nightclub, was on Wednesday jailed for a minimum of 32 years after he was convicted of trying to kill hundreds of people in the botched attacks in June 2007.Bilal Abdulla, 29, was found guilty on Tuesday by the Woolwich Crown Court of conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause explosions.

Ahmeds are god fearing people: Imam

Ahmeds are god fearing people: Imam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

He appealed to the media to not sensationalise the issue.

Assassination plot: NIA on the look out for 'Motu Doctor'

Assassination plot: NIA on the look out for 'Motu Doctor'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The National Investigation Agency is on the look out for 'Motu Doctor' who is alleged to be involved in the plot to kill prominent Hindus leaders across the country.

Lone wolf Indian jihadi planned terror strikes in France

Lone wolf Indian jihadi planned terror strikes in France

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

A French court recently sentenced Mohammad Niaz Abdul Rasheed, an Indian national, to eight years in prison for criminal conspiracy.

Could've never imagined: Dad of ISIS operative held in Delhi

Could've never imagined: Dad of ISIS operative held in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Kafeel Ahmed told a news channel that his son has always been very polite and never fought with anyone.

What links Bangalore arrest to Glasgow attacks

What links Bangalore arrest to Glasgow attacks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The arrest of alleged Lashkar-e-Tayiba sympathiser Dr Imran Ahmed alias Immu Bhai on Friday has breathed new life into the investigation into the plot to assassinate Hindu leaders in Bangalore.

Why 'lone wolf' bombers fizzle out in India

Why 'lone wolf' bombers fizzle out in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

"Those who have met Emerson Begolly in person might describe him as a shy young man. But online, the 24-year-old was the complete opposite -- he forcefully incited jihadi violence against Americans and Jews."

Why Bihar police was reluctant to question Bhatkal

Why Bihar police was reluctant to question Bhatkal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Bihar government has always been extremely touchy when it came to the subject of terrorism and in the past two years they have made it clear twice.

Sabeel to be deported to India on May 7

Sabeel to be deported to India on May 7

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Indian doctor Sabeel Ahmed, sentenced to 18 months in jail for withholding information about his brother's plot to blow up Glasgow airport, will be deported from Britain on Wednesday as he has already served the time while on trial. Sabeel, 28, who worked at the National Health Service and had admitted that he failed to inform the police about his brother Kafeel's plans to carry out the suicide bombing last year, will be escorted by two Police officers to Bangalore.

Glasgow terror plot: UK police writes to India

Glasgow terror plot: UK police writes to India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The UK police have formally sent a letter rogatory to their Indian counterparts seeking information on Kafeel and Sabeel Ahmed, the two brothers alleged to be involved in the Glasgow terror plot which took place in June.

I am NOT 'motu doctor': Glasgow bomber's brother

I am NOT 'motu doctor': Glasgow bomber's brother

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

A section of the media referred to Dr Sabeel Ahmed, brother of the Glasgow Bomber (Kafeel Ahmed) as the 'motu doctor', alleged to be involved in the plot to kill prominent Hindus leaders across the country. The man himself now informs that this is far from true. Read the letter

I was never a risk to Australia: Haneef

I was never a risk to Australia: Haneef

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

'If I had known anything, definitely, I would have let the authorities know, let their parents know first -- who are the main sufferers now I suppose,' he said.

World's best bomb maker is looking to strike back

World's best bomb maker is looking to strike back

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

'Underwear bomb' creator Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri, perhaps the best bomb maker in the world, has been the most high-profile recruit of the Islamic State. And the ability of his bombs to go unchecked through the most stringent security setups has left the US and UK very worried. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Two more arrested in 13/7 Mumbai serial blast case

Two more arrested in 13/7 Mumbai serial blast case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The Maharashtra ATS on Monday arrested two alleged associates of top IM operative Yasin Bhatkal in connection with the 2011 serial blasts in the metropolis.

Many injured in violent clash between Jamia students, cops

Many injured in violent clash between Jamia students, cops

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The protesting students clashed with cops after were they stopped at the varsity gate and prevented from carrying out their march.

The ISIS threat is real, and not far away

The ISIS threat is real, and not far away

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Unlike Al Qaeda, ISIS recruiters are proactive and internet savvy. They know there is angst among Muslims about their helplessness even in a vibrant democracy like India, leave alone other parts of the world where Muslims live. So ISIS feeds them a regular diet of the golden age of the Ummah, creating for these youngsters a live yet make-believe world which is completely disconnected from the reality around them, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

7-hr stand-off as Jamia protesters' march to Parliament stopped

7-hr stand-off as Jamia protesters' march to Parliament stopped

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Despite repeated appeals from the police and the varsity authorities, the protesters refused to end their agitation. Police said the protesters did not have permission to march towards Parliament.