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CBI files third chargesheet in Nithari killings

CBI files third chargesheet in Nithari killings

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

No charges were framed against co-accused Pandher in the document.

Noida accused had 2 passports

Noida accused had 2 passports

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The investigating team has also recovered pictures of Pandher watching young boys and girls dancing nude during his jaunts abroad.

CBI gets 14 days' custody of Noida accused

CBI gets 14 days' custody of Noida accused

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The duo were produced before special CBI Judge Sapna Misra, who sent them to 14 days remand for the murder of Nanda Devi, Pandher's maid servant.

Deep Sidhu's role under scrutiny after tractor rally violence

Deep Sidhu's role under scrutiny after tractor rally violence

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

After videos went viral on social media showing actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu handing over a flag to a man to hoist on the ramparts of the Red Fort on the Republic Day during the farmers' tractor rally, farmer leaders on Wednesday raised doubts over his political affiliation, claiming that "he is a worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party".

30 more bones found in Nithari

30 more bones found in Nithari

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

A preliminary post-mortem report said there were no torso bones among the remains, he said.

Nithari killings: Stay on Koli's execution extended till Dec 23

Nithari killings: Stay on Koli's execution extended till Dec 23

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Allahabad high court on Monday extended the stay on the execution of death sentence awarded to Nithari killings prime accused Surinder Koli till December 23.

For Canada, BSF is a 'violent force'

For Canada, BSF is a 'violent force'

Rediff.com21 May 2010

In a shocking diplomatic gaffe, the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi has dubbed Border Security Force as a "notoriously violent force" engaged in "systematic torture", prompting India to join issues with that country.

Nithari murders: SC stays Koli's death sentence

Nithari murders: SC stays Koli's death sentence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the death sentence of Surinder Koli, prime accused in the Nithari serial killings case and domestic help of businessmen Moninder Singh Pandher, whose house in Noida was the scene of a series of horrific rape and killings of several young girls and women, nearly three years ago. A bench of Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justice B S Chauhan, while staying the death sentence, sought a response from the CBI.

Your say: Justice served in Nithari killings case?

Your say: Justice served in Nithari killings case?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Do you think Pandher will walk free in the other Nithari cases too? Three years on, do you think justice has been done to the victims of the Nithari killings?

SC refuses to transfer Nithari case

SC refuses to transfer Nithari case

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Karandeep sought the transfer on the grounds that a free and fair trial cannot be held in the surcharged atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh.

Nithari case: Relief for key accused

Nithari case: Relief for key accused

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

In a deposition that may help Nithari serial killings accused Moninder Singh Pandher, the father of a victim on Thursday withdrew in court his statements that led to registration of a case of conspiracy against him.

Nithari case: SC issues notice to CBI

Nithari case: SC issues notice to CBI

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Bandana Sarkar, whose daughter Pinki was allegedly raped and murdered by Pandher and his servant Surinder Singh Koli, had moved the apex court.

Nithari killings: The unanswered questions

Nithari killings: The unanswered questions

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Even if the CBI has got the answers, it is not sharing them with the public.

Murder, rape charges against Koli in 2 cases

Murder, rape charges against Koli in 2 cases

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Moninder Singh Pandher, at whose house the killings took place, has been charged with conspiracy to murder, destruction of evidence and providing shelter to the accused.

CBI team visits Nithari for further investigation

CBI team visits Nithari for further investigation

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Sources said the forensic team would match their findings with that of the report given by the team of forensic science experts from Agra who had visited the site last week.

Noida killings: Villagers clash with cops

Noida killings: Villagers clash with cops

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

Nithari villagers on Monday fought pitched battles with the police, both pelting stones at each other, outside the residence of a businessman who along with his servant allegedly sexually abused children and murdered them.

Nithari: Tests confirm 4 women, 15 kids killed

Nithari: Tests confirm 4 women, 15 kids killed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Tests revealed that the forensic examination of skeletal remains, including 16 complete and three incomplete skulls, suggested that four of them were of adult females, an equal number of male children and the remaining were of girl children.

Nithari killings accused a psychopath: CBI

Nithari killings accused a psychopath: CBI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Till now, police had not found any parts from the torsos of the 17 people killed at Nithari, giving rise to speculation that Pandher and Koli might have been involved in illegal organ trade.

Punjab deploys SWAT team to hunt down suspected terrorists

Punjab deploys SWAT team to hunt down suspected terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Extensive search operations are underway near Pandher village in Gurdaspur district of Punjab for the third day on Friday after locals claimed that two men in army fatigues were moving in a suspicious manner.

CBI clears the air on Nithari killings

CBI clears the air on Nithari killings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

According to him, it was the media that had put Pandher on trial. He also denied that Pandher was being saved because of his political connections.

How Indira Jaising got midnight reprieve for convict Koli

How Indira Jaising got midnight reprieve for convict Koli

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

In a late night ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of Nithari killings convict Surinder Koli, who was set to be hanged in Meerut jail for killing children in a house in Nithari village in Noida near Delhi in 2006.

Nithari killing: SC to hear plea challenging Surender Koli's commutation

Nithari killing: SC to hear plea challenging Surender Koli's commutation

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Earlier in January this year, the death sentence of Surender Koli was commuted to life imprisonment by the Allahabad high court.

High alert in Gurdaspur, Pathankot after 2 suspicious men in uniform are spotted

High alert in Gurdaspur, Pathankot after 2 suspicious men in uniform are spotted

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Security agencies were on their toes and a combing operation was on in and around Tibri military cantonment area in Gurdaspur, a day after some locals in a nearby village claimed sighting of two men in army fatigues moving in suspicious manner.

56 Indian fishermen detained in Iran since Oct 10

56 Indian fishermen detained in Iran since Oct 10

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Forty-six fishermen from Tamil Nadu and 10 from Kerala have been detained since October 10 in Iran by the coast guard there for crossing into Iranian waters while fishing, a top representative of the South Asian Fishermen Fraternity said on Wednesday.

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Prayers were offered and sweets distributed though people mostly took the virtual route to extend wishes. People also visited temples, observing social distancing norms.

Identity of 5 Nithari victims still a mystery

Identity of 5 Nithari victims still a mystery

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

Over four years after the grisly Nithari killings came to light, the identity of five of the victims, whose bones were found in a drain in Noida, remains a mystery with their DNA profile not matching with any of the claimants.

BSF fiasco: Canada in quick damage-control mode

BSF fiasco: Canada in quick damage-control mode

Rediff.com22 May 2010

A statement made by Canadian High Commission in New Delhi against the Border Security Force has been contradicted by an official spokeswoman of Canada's Minister for Foreign Affairs. In a telephonic interview today, Catherine Loubier, told rediff.com that "Canada has the greatest respect for Indian Armed forces and related institutions".

Nithari case: Surinder Koli convicted for murder

Nithari case: Surinder Koli convicted for murder

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court convicted Surinder Koli-- servant of Moninder Singh Pandher-- for murder and rape of teenager Rachna in the sensational Nithari killings case that sent shock waves across the country in 2006.

Nithari: Surinder Koli sentenced to death

Nithari: Surinder Koli sentenced to death

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court sentenced Surinder Koli-- servant of businessman Moninder Singh Pandher--to death, for rape and murder of a nine-year -old girl in the sensational Nithari killings in 2006, saying he deserved a more severe punishment for his crimes.

Justice still far away in 18 Nithari cases

Justice still far away in 18 Nithari cases

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Three years after the gory Nithari killings rocked the country causing widespread outrage over the cannibalistic and necrophiliac traits of convict Surinder Koli, 18 out of 19 cases continue to linger on.

Police remand of Noida accused extended by 2 days

Police remand of Noida accused extended by 2 days

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

A Noida court on Wednesday extended the police remand of the two Nithari serial killing accused -- Mohinder Singh Pandher and his servant Surendra Koli -- by two days.

Narco-analysis of Noida accused to take 2 days

Narco-analysis of Noida accused to take 2 days

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Moninder Singh Pandher and his servant Surendra Kohli were brought early Friday morning to Ahmedabad.

Noida: 15 skeletons identified

Noida: 15 skeletons identified

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

A senior official said the digging operations in search of more body parts have been stopped and cleaning of debris is now underway.

Nithari: CBI quizzes UP policewoman

Nithari: CBI quizzes UP policewoman

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Simranjeet Kaur, whose house in Meerut the CBI raided last week, was summoned to the headquarters of the investigating agency and questioned at length over her alleged proximity with Moninder Singh Pandher, a main accused in the serial killings.

Nithari killings: Senior Noida cop removed

Nithari killings: Senior Noida cop removed

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Giving this information, ruling Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh told reporters that Rajiv Sabharwal, SSP Kumbh Mela, will replace Rathore.

Noida killers undergo brain-mapping tests

Noida killers undergo brain-mapping tests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

DFS sources said the medical tests were a prelude to the narco-analysis or "truth serum" tests on the accused and it was during the test that it was revealed that Surendra was diabetic.

Nithari victims' kin move court against CBI

Nithari victims' kin move court against CBI

Rediff.com1 May 2007

The petition, filed collectively on April 28, accused the CBI of not making a sincere investigation.

CBI director promises Nithari solution soon

CBI director promises Nithari solution soon

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

"Nithari killings went on for a year and a half but there are no witnesses that would provide clinching evidence," he said. He ruled out the case being transferred out of Ghaziabad unless there is a court directive to do the same.

What are Narco Analysis Tests?

What are Narco Analysis Tests?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

What exactly are these tests and how do they help investigators? And more importantly are the results of these tests admissible in court?

Noida killers subjected to polygraph tests

Noida killers subjected to polygraph tests

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

The two accused in serial killings of children in Noida's Nithari village underwent brain mapping and polygraph tests at the Directorate of Forensic Sciences in Gandhinagar on Saturday.