News for 'Students Islamic Movement of India'

Ujjain: SIMI activist arrested

Ujjain: SIMI activist arrested

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The arrest has nothing to do with the Mumbai bomb blasts case.

Controversial Jewish writer in Kerala deported

Controversial Jewish writer in Kerala deported

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

British-born controversial Jewish writer Susan Nathan, who has been residing in Kozhikode since 2009, has been deported to Israel on court orders, official sources said on Thursday.

Dhaka book stall attacked for displaying Taslima Nasrin's books

Dhaka book stall attacked for displaying Taslima Nasrin's books

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

A group of protesters stormed a book stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, over the display of books by exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin. The incident prompted Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to order a probe into the "disorderly behaviour." The incident unfolded at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on Monday, with protesters surrounding the stall and chanting slogans. Police intervened to restore order, but the protesters then encircled the police control room, keeping tensions high. Following widespread criticism, Chief Adviser Yunus ordered authorities to bring those responsible to justice. The Bangla Academy has formed a committee to investigate the chaos and attack on the publishing house.

To regroup, SIMI taking help of Kerala Maoists?

To regroup, SIMI taking help of Kerala Maoists?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

The outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India and the Maoists have recently conducted a secret meeting in Kottayam district of Kerala, according to highly placed sources in the Indian intelligence agencies.

ISI has links with Naxals: West Bengal DGP

ISI has links with Naxals: West Bengal DGP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence is having close liaison with some pro-Naxal overground organisations through banned Students Islamic Movement of India in West Bengal and helping them to instigate people against the government, a top police officer of the state said on Thursday.

ATS undertakes combing operations across states

ATS undertakes combing operations across states

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad has undertaken massive combing operations across several districts of Maharshtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.

'Rajasthan govt received inputs of SIMI threat to Rushdie'

'Rajasthan govt received inputs of SIMI threat to Rushdie'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Dismissing Salman Rushdie's charge that the state police had invented a 'plot' to keep him away from the Jaipur Literature Festival, the Rajasthan government on Monday night said it had received intelligence inputs that the banned Students Islamic Movement of India was planning to target him during the festival.

Kerala police on high alert following SIMI threat

Kerala police on high alert following SIMI threat

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The Central intelligence has sent a warning note to the Kerala police on the possible regrouping of the banned Islamic organisation, Students Islamic Movement of India.

Digvijay patronised SIMI in MP says state home minister

Digvijay patronised SIMI in MP says state home minister

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

War of words continued between Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta and Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh over the role of the previous government in encouraging activities of Students Islamic Movement of India in the state, when he was the chief minister.

NIA declares Rs 4 lakh reward on absconding IM terrorist

NIA declares Rs 4 lakh reward on absconding IM terrorist

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The National Investigation Agency has announced a reward of Rs four lakh on information leading to the arrest of absconding Indian Mujahideen terrorist Abdul Subhan Qureshi alias Touqeer.

9 accused in Soharab case face death threat: Guj

9 accused in Soharab case face death threat: Guj

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

A Mumbai magistrate on Friday rejected a Gujarat government plea seeking transfer of the nine accused in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case to a jail in the neighbouring state, as they faced danger to their lives from the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India.

Hindu leader's arrest: Bangladesh detains 30 in lawyer's killing

Hindu leader's arrest: Bangladesh detains 30 in lawyer's killing

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

At least 30 suspects have been detained in Bangladesh's Chattogram city for their alleged involvement in the killing of a lawyer and attacking security personnel following the arrest of a prominent Hindu community leader. The violence erupted after Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was denied bail and sent to jail in a sedition case. The lawyer, Assistant public prosecutor Saiful Islam, was killed during clashes between security personnel and Das' followers. The interim government has condemned the violence, urging people to remain calm and has ordered an investigation into the killing and appropriate legal measures.

Terror mastermind's 'friend' speaks up

Terror mastermind's 'friend' speaks up

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

'I condemn terror in all forms. Terror activities end up killing innocent people and hence I feel terror activities should not be carried out.'

Mumbai blasts probe: Piecing a jigsaw together

Mumbai blasts probe: Piecing a jigsaw together

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Sahim Salim talks to officers of the special cell in New Delhi, and finds out what goes on behind the scenes during an investigation

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Wide tentacles ensure SIMI's plans go on

Wide tentacles ensure SIMI's plans go on

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

An IB report on SIMI's recruitments says the outfit has at least 150 frontal organisations working for it. While the terror strikes and planning is carried out by the main cadres of SIMI, the parent organisation, providing logistics and ensuring recruitment is taken care of by the frontal organisations.

SIMI a secessionist outfit: SC

SIMI a secessionist outfit: SC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

"You are a secessionist movement. You have not stopped your activities," a Bench of Justice S B Sinha and Markandeya Katju observed while dealing with the special leave petition filed by SIMI challenging the ban imposed on it.

Mumbai blasts: 3 SIMI activists held

Mumbai blasts: 3 SIMI activists held

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

The three have been arrested in relation to the July 11 blasts in Mumbai.

Have proof of terror camps on Indian soil: Centre

Have proof of terror camps on Indian soil: Centre

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The government has found evidence that terrorist camps were being run on Indian soil by the banned Students Islamic Movement of India and "right wing majoritarian groups," Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. "In two cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency, evidence has come that training camps were organised by SIMI and right-wing majoritarian groups or their cadres," Minister of State for Home RPN Singh said in reply to a written question.

Ahmedabad blasts: Nine days remand for prime accused

Ahmedabad blasts: Nine days remand for prime accused

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The prime accused responsible for the Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case in 2008, Mohammad Shahid Nagori, was remanded to nine days police custody by a local court on Monday.

Twin blasts: CCTV video sent to Gujarat lab; SIMI men held

Twin blasts: CCTV video sent to Gujarat lab; SIMI men held

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Hyderabad Police has detained three operatives of the Students Islamic Movement of India from the east Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh in connection with the twin blasts that rocked the city last week.

Samjhauta blasts: A tale of two confessions

Samjhauta blasts: A tale of two confessions

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

While the National Investigation Agency is focusing on the confessions made by Swami Aseemanand about the involvement of Hindu extremist groups in the Samjhauta blasts case, the revelations by SIMI claiming responsibility for the attack cannot be overlooked. The contradictory statements by the two radical groups has left the investigators going in circles, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

2008 Jaipur blasts: Acquitted men seek action against Raje

2008 Jaipur blasts: Acquitted men seek action against Raje

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

The persons belonging to minority community, who were arrested after the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts, were acquitted by the court, which observed that prosecution failed to establish any link between them and the banned outfit.

Centre extends ban on SIMI for two more years

Centre extends ban on SIMI for two more years

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The Union home ministry on Friday extended the ban on the Student's Islamic Movement of India for a further period of two years. The decision was taken after a thorough observation of all activities of the organisation.The Centre has received reports about SIMI's movements in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi.The ban on SIMI was going to expire on February 7. The government is extending the ban on SIMI for the fifth time.

'SIMI ban needed to bring Muslims into mainstream'

'SIMI ban needed to bring Muslims into mainstream'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

"There has been substantial increase in Muslim population and also in (their) getting opportunity in various public sectors but because of some disgruntled elements are propagating, spreading rumours of government discriminating against them. Hence, this ban is justified to bring Muslim in the mainstream," Additional Solicitor General A S Chandhiok said.

The Indian Mujahideen is on a recruitment spree

The Indian Mujahideen is on a recruitment spree

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The Indian Mujahideen is without doubt India's deadliest outfits today

Bengaluru cops claims clues gathered in blasts

Bengaluru cops claims clues gathered in blasts

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

The Karnataka police claimed on Wednesday to have gathered clues after questioning over 200 persons, including Students Islamic Movement of India members, in connection with the serial blasts that rocked Bangalore in July, a top police official said in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Man 'linked to 2002 Sai temple blast' arrested

Man 'linked to 2002 Sai temple blast' arrested

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department has arrested an accused in connection with the 2002 Sai Baba Temple blast case in Hyderabad.

Absconding accused in Ahmedabad blasts arrested

Absconding accused in Ahmedabad blasts arrested

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Danish Riyaz, an absconding accused of the Ahmedabad 2008 serial bomb blasts, was on Tuesday arrested from Vadodara railway station, city crime branch officials said.

Indian held in France may have had SIMI links: PC

Indian held in France may have had SIMI links: PC

Rediff.com23 May 2011

The Indian man arrested in France on May 10 on suspicion of having terror links has no connection to any Indian terrorist organisation, authoritative sources have told ANI.

Has Karnataka's crackdown on SIMI worked?

Has Karnataka's crackdown on SIMI worked?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Judging by the narco analysis report of Mohammed Asif, the medical student recently arrested in the state, it does seem so. Based on this report, Intelligence Bureau officials told rediff.com that leaders of the banned SIMI are having second thoughts about making Karnataka their base

SIMI rears its ugly head again; plans attacks, jailbreak

SIMI rears its ugly head again; plans attacks, jailbreak

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The Gujarat Police have said that the names of the accused in terror cases of Castle Rock, Vagamon and the Sabarmati Jail are the same.

NIA to probe Manzar Imam's role in Kerala terror camp

NIA to probe Manzar Imam's role in Kerala terror camp

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Terror suspect Manzar Imam Mohammad is said to have been involved in setting up training camps for the banned Students Islamic Movement of India. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

SIMI linked with Pak terrorists: IB

SIMI linked with Pak terrorists: IB

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Following the alert from Central intelligence agencies that the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) was planning major terror attacks in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and other tourist spots, the investigation agencies have confirmed that SIMI leaders had a ''strong network'' with terrorist organisations operating from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Sources said investigations revealed that terrorist organisations were seeking support from SIMI to incite riots.

Dilsukh Nagar's second tryst with terror

Dilsukh Nagar's second tryst with terror

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Hyderabad's Dilsukh Nagar became a victim of terror for the second time on Thursday. On November 21 2002, a blast occurred at the Sai Baba temple in the same area in which two persons were killed and 22 others were injured after an improvised explosive device triggered the explosion.

NIA files chargesheet in SIMI training camp case

NIA files chargesheet in SIMI training camp case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday filed a chargesheet in the December 2007 Wagamon Students Islamic Movement of India arms training camp case, naming 30 accused, who are involved in various terrorists cases in the country, including the Ahmedabad serial blasts case of 2008. The camp was conducted with an intention to train the participants to advocate, incite and abet unlawful terror activities.

'Ayodhya judgment can have security implications'

'Ayodhya judgment can have security implications'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The Ayodhya judgment can add to the list of perceived or real injustices in section of Muslim youth, noted security expert and rediff.com columnist B Raman has said.

Kerala: Police probing PFI's links with Al Qaeda

Kerala: Police probing PFI's links with Al Qaeda

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The Kerala police is probing alleged links of radical PFI, blamed for the attack on a college lecturer, with terror outfits Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Al Qaeda, but not found any evidence so far, the state government informed the High Court on Monday.

NIA, 6 anti-terror state wings probe Delhi blast

NIA, 6 anti-terror state wings probe Delhi blast

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Sources in the special cell have said that police forces in multiple states have been asked to track the regrouping of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India. Sahim Salim reports.

Karnataka Forum for Dignity: Walking the SIMI way?

Karnataka Forum for Dignity: Walking the SIMI way?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The police says that the Karnataka Forum for Dignity is one of the fastest growing outfits in South India with nearly 40,000 members