News for 'Madhya Pradesh Police'

Gujarat cops seek SIMI leader Safdar Nagori

Gujarat cops seek SIMI leader Safdar Nagori

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

According to crime branch officials, Nagori is an expert trainer who can influence young people with his inflammatory speeches. He may be a crucial link to other blasts in the country as well.

Driver arrested for IIM professor's murder

Driver arrested for IIM professor's murder

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

The driver of slain IIM professor Amrita Panchal was on Tuesday taken into custody by the Madhya Pradesh Police in connection with her murder. Anil Patel was questioned on Monday night for his alleged role in the murder and was taken into custody today morning, said the police. Panchal, 32, was killed on the night of December 17 at her official residence inside the high-security campus at Rau. She was attacked with sharp-edged weapons and was stabbed nearly a dozen times.

Bajrang Dal worker among 10 held for vandalising Cong office in Jabalpur

Bajrang Dal worker among 10 held for vandalising Cong office in Jabalpur

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The police have arrested 10 persons, including a Bajrang Dal member, for allegedly vandalising the Congress's office in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during a protest against the party's poll promise in Karnataka to act against the right-wing outfit, an official said on Friday.

BJP MP blames Internet, smart phones for rise in crime against women

BJP MP blames Internet, smart phones for rise in crime against women

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Khandwa MP Nandkumar Singh Chauhan had also stirred up a controversy earlier this year when he claimed Pakistan's hand in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl at Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir.

MP: 5 SIMI activists arrested

MP: 5 SIMI activists arrested

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Five activists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India were arrested on Tuesday from Chanchoda town in Madhya Pradesh, police said.They were detained by the police on Monday from a hideout. However, four of their associates managed to escape from the spot.In Neemuch district, another suspected SIMI activist was arrested by the police.They were arrested on charge of indulging in unlawful activities and would be produced in court today for remand.

EC announces poll dates for MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Telangana; counting on Dec 11

EC announces poll dates for MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Telangana; counting on Dec 11

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram assembly polls.

COVID-19 situation serious in Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Indore: Govt

COVID-19 situation serious in Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Indore: Govt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 543 and the number of cases climbed to 17,265 in the country on Monday, according to the Union health ministry.

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

'The fire burning on the streets because of BJP's hateful politics will not light up homes'

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'... of protecting the lives and property of a large section of society.' 'It may further deepen the communal divide which already exists in the country.'

Police foil HJM attempt to enter Bhojshala

Police foil HJM attempt to enter Bhojshala

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Agitated activists pelted stones at the police prompting the latter to fire teargas shells.

MP: Two more SIMI activists held

MP: Two more SIMI activists held

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

In its ongoing drive against the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India, the Madhya Pradesh police on Thursday arrested two more activists from this district.The arrested activists, Feroz Mohammed and Azhar Khan, were presented before a local court, which sent them to judicial custody till April 17. The duo admitted that they joined the organisation through SIMI activist Afzal Parvez, who was arrested in Indore recently. So far, police have arrested about 50 activists

Actor Shweta Tiwari lands in controversy for statement on God

Actor Shweta Tiwari lands in controversy for statement on God

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Tiwari made the statement in Bhopal on Wednesday during the promotion of her web series "Show Stopper".

MP cops arrest more SIMI activists

MP cops arrest more SIMI activists

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

During interrogation, all the three confessed to have been working to strengthen the organisation at the behest of top SIMI leaders. More arrests were possible in the coming days in the wake of revelations made by the arrested activists.

11 held, 27 booked in MP for stopping Dalit's marriage procession

11 held, 27 booked in MP for stopping Dalit's marriage procession

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Eleven people were arrested and 27 others booked for allegedly obstructing the marriage procession of a Dalit man in Rajgarh district in Madhya Pradesh, a police official said on Sunday.

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The BJP has started a war-like situation against farmers and the Jat community.'

SIMI activists to be taken to training camp spot

SIMI activists to be taken to training camp spot

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India activists, arrested for allegedly attending a secret training camp held by the outfit in Wagamon, Kerala in 2007, would be taken on Wednesday to the place where they had attended the camp. Shibili and Hafeez, who were recently handed over to a Kerala police team by the Madhya Pradesh police, would be produced before the Kanjirapally First Class Magistrate Court. They will then be taken to Kolahalamedu and Thangalpara.

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The demand for minerals, boulders and sand is so great that it has fueled a black market and the goons who control this trade do not hesitate to kill law enforcement officers and reporters who have tried to expose them.

How gangster Vikas Dubey's mother reacted to his arrest

How gangster Vikas Dubey's mother reacted to his arrest

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

She also said that his in-laws are in Madhya Pradesh and added, "He visits the Mahakal Temple every year. Lord Mahakal has saved his life."

Gangrape: Couple traced; brought back to Seoni

Gangrape: Couple traced; brought back to Seoni

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Thirty-two persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of three women of the boy's family, which took place as a retaliatory measure on July 8, the police added.

43 SIMI activists arrested in MP so far

43 SIMI activists arrested in MP so far

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

The Madhya Pradesh police has intensified its vigil on the activities of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India and so far, it has arrested 43 activists, state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Katni on Friday. "Terrorism is the biggest problem confronting the nation at present and the state police, besides intensifying its vigil on the activities of the banned organisation, has also arrested its 43 activists from different parts of the state," Chouhan said.

MP: 3 beaten up for carrying beef, 3 attackers held

MP: 3 beaten up for carrying beef, 3 attackers held

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The group of five 'gau rakshaks' also allegedly forced one of the victims to beat up a woman accompanying them with chappals, a police officer said.

Woman arrested for trying to extort crores from Maharashtra minister Munde

Woman arrested for trying to extort crores from Maharashtra minister Munde

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

A woman has been arrested for allegedly trying to extort crores of rupees from Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde by threatening to accuse him of rape, the Mumbai police said on Thursday.

MP Lokayukta dumps RTI query on foreign tours

MP Lokayukta dumps RTI query on foreign tours

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

The Madhya Pradesh Special Police Establishment (also known as Lokayukta) is exempted under Section 24 of the RTI Act as per directions of the state government, it said in a reply to an RTI query.

Houses of accused of raping 12-year-old girl razed

Houses of accused of raping 12-year-old girl razed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The accused, Ravindra Kumar and Atul Bhadoliya, allegedly raped the girl, bit her and inserted a hard object in her private parts on Thursday, police sources stated, but a senior official said this can be confirmed only after her medical examination report is received.

Villagers tonsure heads of 3 men accused of killing cow

Villagers tonsure heads of 3 men accused of killing cow

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Police in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh have arrested three men for allegedly killing a cow.

MP to examine 'intl conspiracy' in Indian woman's Pak visit

MP to examine 'intl conspiracy' in Indian woman's Pak visit

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'The fact that Anju is being welcomed in Pakistan and getting gifts is raising several doubts. That's why I have directed the special branch of police to examine the case minutely, whether it is an international conspiracy or not?'

FIR lodged against Navjyot Singh Sidhu

FIR lodged against Navjyot Singh Sidhu

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

The Madhya Pradesh police have registered a First Information Report against Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament and former cricketer Navjyot Singh Sidhu for allegedly inciting religious feelings of the people while delivering a poll speech at Kareli in Narsinghpur district on November 11.

Drunken cop shoots at BJP leader

Drunken cop shoots at BJP leader

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Police Inspector Sunil Kushwah, allegedly in an inebriated condition, shot at BJP leader Manoj Pathak with his service revolver following a dispute over downing of shutters of a pan kiosk at the bus stand late on Wednesday night

Uma Bharti throws cow dung at liquor shop in MP town; not stone, she says

Uma Bharti throws cow dung at liquor shop in MP town; not stone, she says

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti threw cow dung at a liquor shop in Orchha town of Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district, amid her demand for total prohibition in the party-ruled state.

Nagaland sees 84% voting, 75% turnout in Meghalaya

Nagaland sees 84% voting, 75% turnout in Meghalaya

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Over 83 per cent of the more than 13 lakh electorate cast their vote on Monday in the single-day Nagaland state election which passed off by and large peacefully, Chief Electoral Officer V Shashank Shekhar said.

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal? Maybe we will get the answer after May 25, notes Aditi Phadnis.

MP: Bullet hits senior cop, 24 hurt, 77 booked for violence on Ram Navami

MP: Bullet hits senior cop, 24 hurt, 77 booked for violence on Ram Navami

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Curfew was clamped in the entire Khargone city of Madhya Pradesh and 77 people were arrested after stones hurled at a Ram Navami procession triggered arson, officials said on Monday.

FIR against Tharoor, Rajdeep and others in Bhopal too

FIR against Tharoor, Rajdeep and others in Bhopal too

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Madhya Pradesh police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists over their 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally in Delhi, an official said on Friday.

CBI registers three fresh FIRs in Vyapam scam

CBI registers three fresh FIRs in Vyapam scam

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Three fresh cases have been registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with multi-crore rupee Vyapam scam.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The victim, in her complaint, has accused Sharma of raping her after showing pornographic material to her, the official said, but did not divulge any further details.

MP: 9 held for beating 2 tribals to death over cow slaughter suspicion

MP: 9 held for beating 2 tribals to death over cow slaughter suspicion

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The police have arrested nine persons in connection with the death of two tribal men who were allegedly assaulted by a group of people over suspicion of cow slaughter in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, an official said on Wednesday.

Piramal executive kidnapping: Gangs identified

Piramal executive kidnapping: Gangs identified

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Bhatt, president (Manufacturing) of the Company's Pithampur plant, reached Indore on Sunday morning after being rescued from a makeshift mud hut from Natua Ka Pura ravines of Chambal area in Morena district on Satuday night. He was abducted by armed persons when he was returning home to Indore from Gwalior, in his Toyota Corolla, on January 18.

Kidnapped Nicholas Piramal executive found

Kidnapped Nicholas Piramal executive found

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

Senior executive of pharma major Nicholas Piramal Ashwini Bhatt and his driver, who were kidnapped on January 18, were traced by the Special Task Force of Madhya Pradesh Police along MP-UP border on Saturday.

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Delhi police on Wednesday said Mohammad Ashraf alias Ali Ahmed Noorie, a Pakistani terrorist with ISI links who was living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity, had conducted a reconnaissance of the high court here ahead of the 2011 blast on the court premises.