News for 'Lashkar-e-Taiba'

LeT behind attack on Indian consulate in Herat: Karzai

LeT behind attack on Indian consulate in Herat: Karzai

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba is behind the attack on the Indian Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said on Monday.

Militant Naved brought to capital; will undergo lie detection test

Militant Naved brought to capital; will undergo lie detection test

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

After sustained questioning for nearly eight days, alleged Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Naved Yakub was brought to New Delhi on Thursday amid tight security and will be subjected to a lie detection test.

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Investigators believe they travelled to the Greek island of Leros on October 3 on the same boat full of refugees as two men who took part in the November 13 attacks.

26/11: Pak company sold Yamaha engines to Mumbai attack facilitator

26/11: Pak company sold Yamaha engines to Mumbai attack facilitator

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A Pakistani company had sold eight Japanese Yamaha engines to one of the 2008 Mumbai attack facilitators who supplied them to terrorists.

Not in Pak's interest to allow terror activities from its soil: Imran

Not in Pak's interest to allow terror activities from its soil: Imran

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

"It is not in our interest to allow use of Pakistan's territory for terror outside," Khan said.

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Pak had realised in 2018 that Hurriyat Conference, the separatist conglomerate created by Inter-Services Intelligence, won't be able to deliver any more

Twitter suspends 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's account

Twitter suspends 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's account

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Twitter account of Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed was on Monday suspended, days after he asked Pakistanis to help Kashmiris in getting "freedom" from India. The micro-bogging site apparently on its own took the action against the JuD chief.

US court rejects 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's bail plea

US court rejects 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's bail plea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Describing Rana as a flight risk, the US government opposed his release on bail, arguing that if he were to flee to Canada, he may escape the possibility of a death sentence in India.

Two militants, civilian killed in encounter in Kashmir

Two militants, civilian killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Two militants and a civilian were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of South Kashmir, police said on Friday.

Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

India's stand at the FATF plenary and other related discussions have always been consistent regarding Pakistan.

US designates LeT's Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil as global terrorist

US designates LeT's Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil as global terrorist

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The designation seek to deny Dakhil the resources to plan and carry out terrorist attacks.

Headley's wife, associate 'refuse' to answer NIA questions

Headley's wife, associate 'refuse' to answer NIA questions

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

The US-based wife of American-born LeT terrorist David Headley and his business partner have "refused" to answer questions posed by NIA, citing a privacy clause.

Pakistan likely to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Haqqani network

Pakistan likely to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Haqqani network

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Pakistan plans to ban 10 terror outfits, including 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and the dreaded Afghan-based Haqqani Network, a move seen by experts as a "paradigm shift" in the country's security policy in the wake of Peshawar school massacre.

Ashok Chakra awardee Lance Naik killed 10 terrorists in 11 days

Ashok Chakra awardee Lance Naik killed 10 terrorists in 11 days

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Goswami not only killed two terrorists, but also assisted in neutralising the other two and save the lives of three of his wounded colleagues.

26/11 mastermind Lakhvi gets bail, but to remain in jail

26/11 mastermind Lakhvi gets bail, but to remain in jail

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

An Islamabad court on Friday granted bail to Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of 2008 Mumbai terror attack, in a six-year kidnapping case.

65 terror groups active in India

65 terror groups active in India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The government has identified 65 terror groups active in the country, out of which a maximum of 34 are in Manipur, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

I don't have money to hire lawyer: Tunda tells judge

I don't have money to hire lawyer: Tunda tells judge

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Abdul Karim Tunda, the alleged top Lashkar-e-Taiba bomb expert, on Tuesday told a Delhi court that he does not have money to hire a lawyer.

US tells India Headley opposed to further questioning

US tells India Headley opposed to further questioning

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Mumbai attack terrorist David Headley, who is currently in American custody, has been opposing his further interrogation by Indian investigators.

Islamic seminary issues fatwa against Hafiz Saeed; deems him an 'outcast'

Islamic seminary issues fatwa against Hafiz Saeed; deems him an 'outcast'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The fatwa was issued against the Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief by Mufti Mohammed Saleem Barelvi, an Islamic seminary in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

Pattan: Body of militant, 2 others found; protests erupt

Pattan: Body of militant, 2 others found; protests erupt

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Bodies of three men, including that of an alleged militant, were found on Monday about 30 kms from here in Baramulla district, triggering protests by locals even though police said the deaths appeared to be a result of fight between two militant groups.

Nawaz Sharif condemns Burhan Wani's killing as Kashmir burns

Nawaz Sharif condemns Burhan Wani's killing as Kashmir burns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Saeed, who plans to hold funeral prayers in absentia for Wani and others on Friday in Lahore, said issues in Kashmir should be resolved as per the wish of Kashmiri people.

MHA, top cop rule out presence of IS in Kashmir

MHA, top cop rule out presence of IS in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Jammu and Kashmir DGP S P Vaid said a possibility does exist of it carrying out a lone wolf kind of attack.

2 terrorists neutralised after 3 personnel killed in attack

2 terrorists neutralised after 3 personnel killed in attack

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'It is a matter of concern. The number of forces on a 'naka' point is less and is normally in a remote area where they (terrorists) conceal themselves by coming along with civilians and then fire on the forces. We have faced losses and they have managed to flee a few times, but, we will soon find a response to this tactic and end this problem'

26/11 case: Non-bailable warrant against 12 Pak-based accused

26/11 case: Non-bailable warrant against 12 Pak-based accused

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

A Mumbai court trying the case of Lashkar-e-Taiba operative and 26/11 key handler Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, on issued non-bailable warrant against 12 more accused in the Mumbai terror attacks case.

Mufti government clears release of 15 Pak militants

Mufti government clears release of 15 Pak militants

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The J&K government has cleared release of 15 Pakistani nationals including several militants.

2 Pak witnesses grilled in 26/11 trial court

2 Pak witnesses grilled in 26/11 trial court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Two crucial witnesses in the Mumbai attacks trial, including an electoral officer who gave evidence about the Pakistani origin of one of the Laskar-e-Tayiba terrorists involved in the assault on India's financial hub, have been cross-examined in an anti-terrorism court.

2 witnesses cross-examined in 26/11 trial in Pakistan

2 witnesses cross-examined in 26/11 trial in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Two crucial witnesses in the Mumbai attacks trial, including an electoral officer who established the Pakistani origin of one of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists involved in the assault on India's financial hub, have been cross-examined in an anti-terrorism court.

Introspect why you are 'epicentre' of terrorism: India to Pak at UN

Introspect why you are 'epicentre' of terrorism: India to Pak at UN

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'The international community should call upon Pakistan to take sustained, verifiable and irreversible actions against terror outfits operating on the territory under its control'

Key witness in Mumbai attacks cross-examined in Pak court

Key witness in Mumbai attacks cross-examined in Pak court

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

A Karachi-based businessman who sold the boat engine used by 10 LeT terrorists to reach Mumbai to carry out the audacious 2008 attacks, was cross-examined in a Pakistani anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Kidnapping case used to jail Lashkar terrorist Lakhvi

Kidnapping case used to jail Lashkar terrorist Lakhvi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

'The purpose is not to jail him for kidnapping,' a Pakistani security official told Rediff.com, 'But we cannot let him go. We have to keep him behind bars one way or another.'

Pak govt fails to challenge Lakhvi's bail order

Pak govt fails to challenge Lakhvi's bail order

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Pakistan government on Tuesday again failed to file a plea challenging the bail to Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attacks, on the last working day for courts ahead of a two-week winter break, citing that the judge has not released the copy of the order.

India may seek help of US for Dawood extradition

India may seek help of US for Dawood extradition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India may seek US' help for extradition of Dawood Ibrahim, the mastermind of 1993 Mumbai blasts, as they vowed to make "joint and concerted efforts" to dismantle safe havens for terror and criminal networks like Lashkar-e-Tayiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, D-company, Al-Qaeda and Haqqani network.

Re-investigate 26/11 case, put Saeed on trial: India tells Pak

Re-investigate 26/11 case, put Saeed on trial: India tells Pak

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

India has made a fresh demand in a reply to Pakistan's request to send 24 Indian witnesses to record their statements in the case

Lashkar jihadis trying to acquire WMDs?

Lashkar jihadis trying to acquire WMDs?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Pakistan-based Lashkar-eTayiba and its front group Jamaat-ud-Dawa, enjoying backing of the military, have not only grown far stronger since the Mumbai terror attack in 2008, but are also trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction, in addition to developing air and sea power, a new book says

NIA custody of Geelani's son-in-law, 3 others extended

NIA custody of Geelani's son-in-law, 3 others extended

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Geelani's son-in-law Altaf Ahmed Shah and other six accused Ayaz Akbar, Peer Saifullah, Shahid-ul-Islam, Mehrajuddin Kalwal, Nayeem Khan and Farooq Ahmed Dar were arrested on July 24 in the case of alleged funding of terror and subversive activities in the Kashmir Valley.

Pakistan has no 'locus standi' in addressing Kashmir situation, says EAM

Pakistan has no 'locus standi' in addressing Kashmir situation, says EAM

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India on Thursday said it has no "locus standi" in the matter and its attempt to internationalise the issue will not "whitewash" cross-border terrorism supported by it.

Lahore HC restrains Pak from arresting Saeed ahead of UN team visit

Lahore HC restrains Pak from arresting Saeed ahead of UN team visit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The UN team to visit Islamabad for an assessment of Pakistan's compliance with the world body's sanctions regime.

IS planned a 26/11-style attack on Australian Parliament

IS planned a 26/11-style attack on Australian Parliament

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Australia's intelligence agencies have uncovered a plot by the Islamic State militants to launch a "Mumbai-style" terror attack on the parliament with Prime Minister Tony Abbott and other top officials being the prime targets.

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

A one-man inquiry panel of the home ministry, probing the missing files related to the case of alleged fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan, has been asked to expedite its work.

Pak will not file petition requesting Lakhvi's voice sample

Pak will not file petition requesting Lakhvi's voice sample

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Pakistan government will not file a fresh petition in an anti-terrorism court requesting for obtaining voice sample of LeT operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in the Mumbai terror attack case, prosecution team's chief Chaudhry Azhar said on Sunday.