News for 'UP Inspector General of Police'

7 UP cops punished for backing accused in Vivek Tiwari killing

7 UP cops punished for backing accused in Vivek Tiwari killing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Pictures on social media show police personnel wearing black armbands in support of their colleagues who were arrested after the tech company executive was shot dead when he refused to stop his car for checking.

Tehelka case: Goa police set Thursday, 3 pm deadline for Tejpal

Tehelka case: Goa police set Thursday, 3 pm deadline for Tejpal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Closing in on Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, who failed to get any immediate relief on his anticipatory bail petition in the Delhi high court, the Goa police summoned him to appear before it by 3 pm on Thursday in the probe into the sexual assault allegation against him.

Security heightened at Guj ports after terror threat

Security heightened at Guj ports after terror threat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The move comes days after the Indian Navy also warned of a possible terror attack from the sea side.

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

Over 350 activists arrested on eve of VHP's Ayodhya rally

Over 350 activists arrested on eve of VHP's Ayodhya rally

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday arrested around 340 people, including former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Lalu Singh, and put 42 others under house arrest on the eve of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's 'Sankalp Diwas' rally in Ayodhya, which has been banned by the state government.

Key accused among 2 held in Alwar gang rape case

Key accused among 2 held in Alwar gang rape case

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Chhote Lal, who was the sixth accused to be arrested, has a criminal history.

Terror strikes Lahore's Mall Road; senior cops among 13 dead

Terror strikes Lahore's Mall Road; senior cops among 13 dead

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Senior police officers were among 13 people killed on Monday when a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up targeting them during a protest rally outside Pakistan's Punjab assembly in Lahore that also wounded 60 others.

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday.

2 Lashkar commanders killed in overnight encounter in Anantnag

2 Lashkar commanders killed in overnight encounter in Anantnag

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The killing of the two terrorists is a huge success for the forces, he said. Kumar said LeT terrorists were also behind the killing of Bhupinder Singh, Block Development Council chairman, Khag, in central Kashmir's Budgam district.

6-year-old twins, kidnapped from school bus in MP, found dead in UP

6-year-old twins, kidnapped from school bus in MP, found dead in UP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

As the news of the children's death came in, locals forced closure of shops and other business establishments in Chitrakoot town

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Drone cameras will monitor the crowds in real time.

Jawan who killed 4 colleagues in Bastar suffered from stress: CRPF

Jawan who killed 4 colleagues in Bastar suffered from stress: CRPF

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jawan who killed 4 colleagues in Chhattisgarh suffered from emotional stress, said CRPF.

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, who was part of the SIT probing the 2015 Kotkapura police firing incident in Punjab, on Monday joined the AAP in Amritsar.

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

But the Congress said its leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the event.

Maoist couple carrying Rs 9 lakh reward surrenders

Maoist couple carrying Rs 9 lakh reward surrenders

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Around 150 cases involving that of murder, landmine blasts, abduction and attack on the police were pending against the couple in different police stations, police said.

North East Win Modi's Success Story

North East Win Modi's Success Story

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The North East is a sizeable success story for the Modi government politically and for the BJP electorally. It will be an unpleasant surprise if they choose to blow it, bowing to their basic, polarising instinct at any point, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The aide, Dayashankar Agnihotri, was injured in his leg in retaliatory firing by police after he tried to attack them and flee, the official said, adding that no police personnel was hurt. Police have also taken into custody the sub-divisional officer (SDO) and another employee of the power sub-station from where electricity supply was interrupted on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday at the time of the police raid at Dubey's house in Bikru village.

Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday suspended five policemen for their alleged role in the killing of Shahjahanpur-based journalist Jagendra Singh.

People told to stay in as JK anti-terror ops continue

People told to stay in as JK anti-terror ops continue

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

As the counter-insurgency operation in the forest belt of Jammu and Kashmir's twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri entered the ninth day on Tuesday, public announcements were made in Mendhar asking local residents to stay indoors for their safety, officials said.

Kanpur encounter: Gangster Vikas Dubey's house razed

Kanpur encounter: Gangster Vikas Dubey's house razed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

"It was a hub of crime," Inspector General of Police Kanpur Mohit Agarwal said when asked about the razing of the house.

Gogoi requests free treatment to injured Rajdhani passengers

Gogoi requests free treatment to injured Rajdhani passengers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday requested his Bihar counterpart to provide free medical treatment to the injured passengers of New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express that derailed at Chapra in Bihar.

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'I had done 23 years of very satisfying service -- 10 years in the police and 13 years in the Enforcement Directorate.' 'I had done law enforcement and thought the next step should be towards contributing to make good laws.'

Over 30 girls of Bihar school thrashed for resisting sexual advances

Over 30 girls of Bihar school thrashed for resisting sexual advances

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

The local boys used to harass girls at a government residential school.

Priyanka Gandhi violated security protocols: CRPF

Priyanka Gandhi violated security protocols: CRPF

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The force, which provides her armed commandos under the 'Z+' category of security cover to her, said the Congress leader undertook "unscheduled" movement without intimation. Therefore, an advanced security liaison could not be conducted, it said in a statement.

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

High Commissioner of Canada Nadir Patel said the language in the document 'does not reflect the government of Canada's policy toward India'.

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

At least 12 passengers were killed and two others missing after a Maharashtra state transport bus fell into the Narmada river from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Monday, officials said.

'Punjab police has busted 16 terror modules in 6 months'

'Punjab police has busted 16 terror modules in 6 months'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'You bust one module and another one comes up.'

Kishtwar: Situation in curfew-bound areas tense; army stages flag march

Kishtwar: Situation in curfew-bound areas tense; army stages flag march

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Police has started picking up evidences and recovered an empty shell of AK rifle from Tapal Mohalla, where the duo were killed by suspected militants while they were returning home after closing their stationary shop located outside old DC office complex.

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Corps Commander Lt Gen K J S Dhillon of the Chinar Corps also requested mothers of Kashmiri militants to persuade their sons to surrender.

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

Rediff.com29 May 2020

A vehicle-borne IED blast was averted as security forces detected a car laden with 45 kg of explosives in Pulwama.

No Muslim arrested for Palghar lynching: Maha HM

No Muslim arrested for Palghar lynching: Maha HM

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Terming the incident as unfortunate and a blot on humanity, Deshmukh in a Facebook address said this is not the time to play politics, and urged all to engage in collective efforts to defeat the deadly coronavirus.

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Curiosity is brewing with recovery of 50 more bodies from river Ganga in Unnao on Wednesday, taking the number of such recoveries over the last few days to 100 and prompting the Centre to ask Uttar Pradesh government what was happening.

UP govt arrests ex-IPS officer planning to contest against Yogi

UP govt arrests ex-IPS officer planning to contest against Yogi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Within hours of announcing his plans to float a political outfit ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur was arrested from his residence in Lucknow on Friday on serious charges, including abetment of suicide of a rape victim and her friend in Delhi recently.

BJP MP, others arrested before VHP's Ayodhya yatra

BJP MP, others arrested before VHP's Ayodhya yatra

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Yogi Adityanath and 24 others accompanying him to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's 'Sankalap Diwas' rally in Ayodhya were on Friday arrested at the railway station in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, as a preventive measure, police said.

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A total of 19 legislators from the opposition Congress and Aam Aadmi Party were suspended from the Gujarat assembly for a day on Wednesday after they shouted slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party government before walking out of the House over the issue of a fake trainee PSI found undergoing training at a state-run police training academy.

Terror attack bid foiled in Assam; 1 terrorist killed, IED recovered

Terror attack bid foiled in Assam; 1 terrorist killed, IED recovered

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

A joint operation by the army, the Central Reserve Police Force and the police have foiled an attempt of KLO militants.

The rise and fall of gangster Vikas Dubey

The rise and fall of gangster Vikas Dubey

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Vikas Dubey, who met with a gory end in an encounter with the UP Special Task Force near Kanpur on Friday, conjured the image of a typical don who dabbled in real-estate, won a district-level election and rubbed shoulders with political figures.

Al Qaeda group bombs Wagah border; 54 killed, 200 injured

Al Qaeda group bombs Wagah border; 54 killed, 200 injured

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

At least 54 people, including 11 women and security personnel, were killed and about 200 others injured in a powerful suicide blast in Pakistan at Wagah on Sunday, minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at the Indo-Pak border.

HC dismisses petition against UP govt's ban on VHP yatra

HC dismisses petition against UP govt's ban on VHP yatra

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Saturday dismissed a petition against the Uttar Pradesh government's ban on Vishwa Hindu Parisha's proposed Yatra from Ayodhya.

Lanka Parliament to directly elect Prez for first time in 4 decades

Lanka Parliament to directly elect Prez for first time in 4 decades

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Sajith Premadasa, the 55-year-old leader of Sri Lanka's principal opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya, said on Tuesday that he was withdrawing from the race of President to provide support to Alahapperuma.