News for 'abduction claim'

Pak protest mission official's son's abduction

Pak protest mission official's son's abduction

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

India's Acting High Commissioner T C A Raghavan, who was summoned by the Pakistan Foreign Office for lodging a strong protest over the premeditated and cowardly act, said the alleged incident would be investigated.

Hindu outfit leader behind Purola anti-Muslim posters gets death threat

Hindu outfit leader behind Purola anti-Muslim posters gets death threat

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Swami Darshan Bharti, the founder of "Devbhoomi Raksha Abhiyan" which had allegedly pasted threatening posters on shops run by Muslims in the communally tense Purola, on Friday claimed that he has received a death threat.

Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala charged with abduction

Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala charged with abduction

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The court adjourned the hearing in the case to October 27.

Hamas releases video of 21-year-old hostage with injury

Hamas releases video of 21-year-old hostage with injury

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The French Israeli 21-year-old is seen with her seriously wounded arm bandaged, before she speaks directly into the camera.

Two Indian techies missing in Kenya killed by cops, claims prez aide

Two Indian techies missing in Kenya killed by cops, claims prez aide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Both Khan and Kidwai were in Kenya to join President William Ruto's election campaign information and communications technology team.

Boy cooks up abduction story to avoid school test

Boy cooks up abduction story to avoid school test

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

The police found out the truth after looking into the complaint and talking to the boy's parents.

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Our boys are very patriotic.' 'They say Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Jai Hind in front of the Chinese.' 'We have never accepted their claims, we are Indians and proud to be Indians.'

Will abduct and kill more cops, say Maoists

Will abduct and kill more cops, say Maoists

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Maoists for the first time claimed responsibility for the gruesome killing of Jharkhand police officer Francis Induwar.

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Princess Sheikha Latifa is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE.

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Rajasthan Police has denied the allegation of a woman who said her full-term pregnant daughter-in-law lost her child after she was assaulted by it during a raid at her house.

No verifiable information on abducted Kerala priest, says government

No verifiable information on abducted Kerala priest, says government

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

There was "no verifiable information" about the fate of a priest from Kerala who was allegedly abducted by terror group Islamic State in Yemen earlier this month, government sources said on Monday.

Centre silent on Prajwal's diplomatic passport cancellation: K'taka HM

Centre silent on Prajwal's diplomatic passport cancellation: K'taka HM

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Parameshwara said the chief minister had written a letter to the prime minister on the issue, and added that cancelling Prajwal's passport after a warrant is issued against him is the Centre's duty.

J-K police intensify search for missing soldier, examine call details

J-K police intensify search for missing soldier, examine call details

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir police questioned a dozen of persons and examined the call details of army jawan Javaid Ahmad Wani who went missing a couple of days ago from his native Kulgam district while on leave, officials said on Monday.

British couple abduction: Eight detained under NSA

British couple abduction: Eight detained under NSA

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Eight persons, arrested for allegedly kidnapping a British couple and also demanding a ransom of Rs 2.58 crore, were on Thursday detained under the National Security Act.

Congress meets EC, seeks action against Modi for 'wealth redistribution' remark

Congress meets EC, seeks action against Modi for 'wealth redistribution' remark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

A delegation of Congress leaders met the Election Commission and handed over complaints against the prime minister, alleging that he has trampled upon and violated the model code and directions of the poll body.

Nuh: Cow vigilante Monu Manesar held, handed over to Raj police

Nuh: Cow vigilante Monu Manesar held, handed over to Raj police

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Cow vigilante Monu Manesar, who was booked by Rajasthan Police for the murder of two Muslim men in February and is also accused of inciting communal hatred in home state Haryana, was arrested Tuesday, officials said.

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered a probe into the matter.

US flying spy planes over Nigeria to find abducted schoolgirls

US flying spy planes over Nigeria to find abducted schoolgirls

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The United States has deployed surveillance aircraft over a remote area of Nigeria as part of a mounting international effort to find over 200 school girls abducted by the dreaded Boko Haram Islamist militants nearly a month ago.

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Amid cross-voting, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan on Tuesday won the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, defeating ruling Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi, officials said.

LeJ militant gets 3 death sentences for abducting US doctor

LeJ militant gets 3 death sentences for abducting US doctor

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

A member of the banned militant group Laskar-e-Jhangvi was awarded death penalty on 3 separate counts and slapped with a hefty fine of Rs 5 million by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court in Lahore for abducting an American doctor in 2011.

China has found missing Arunachal boy: Def PRO

China has found missing Arunachal boy: Def PRO

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

A defence ministry public relation officer from Tezpur on Sunday said the Chinese army has communicated to India that they have found a missing boy from Arunachal Pradesh.

Is IM planning to abduct Kejriwal for Bhatkal's release?

Is IM planning to abduct Kejriwal for Bhatkal's release?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Terror outfit Indian Mujahideen is planning to abduct Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for release of its key member Yaseen Bhatkal who was arrested from Indo-Nepal border on August 27 last year, police sources claimed on Sunday.

Amritpal tried to radicalise 1000 people for final sacrifice before fleeing

Amritpal tried to radicalise 1000 people for final sacrifice before fleeing

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The radical preacher's brazen activities evinced his methodical efforts to undermine the fabric of society, they claimed and added that he during his speeches and sermons alleged that the government was leaving no stone unturned in its quest to disarm Sikhs by revoking their weapons licences.

EC orders action 'as warranted' into AAP candidate's 'kidnapping' in Gujarat

EC orders action 'as warranted' into AAP candidate's 'kidnapping' in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Election Commission on Wednesday asked the Gujarat chief electoral officer to inquire and take action "as warranted" after the Aam Aadmi Party alleged that its Surat (East) candidate was abducted and coerced by the Bharatiya Janata Party to withdraw from the poll fray.

UP: Rescued girl claims minister involved in abduction

UP: Rescued girl claims minister involved in abduction

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

A 16-year-old-girl, who was rescued from her kidnappers on Wednesday, alleged that she was held captive at the residence of a minister in the Akhilesh Yadav government. The girl was rescued on Wednesday morning near the ITI crossing here and a kidnapper identified as Avnish arrested, police said.

MP: Tribal man dies in police firing during protest

MP: Tribal man dies in police firing during protest

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Orders prohibiting gathering of people were clamped down in Mhow tehsil of Indore district on Thursday after a 25-year-old tribal man died in police firing during a protest over the death of a young woman, officials said.

Assam cops seek help from Arunachal to rescue abducted son of BJP leader

Assam cops seek help from Arunachal to rescue abducted son of BJP leader

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

On the Islamic State-style video sent by the ULFA-I to TV news channels, the DGP said it was the first time that such a video has been received.

After 10 days of horror and uncertainty, engineer abducted by IS returns home

After 10 days of horror and uncertainty, engineer abducted by IS returns home

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

"I express my profound gratitude to the Government of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj for their relentless efforts for my safe release," he said.

Now, UP minister claims Lord Hanuman was a Jat

Now, UP minister claims Lord Hanuman was a Jat

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Explaining the rationale behind his statement, Chaudhary said, "Lord Ram's wife, goddess Sita, was abducted by Ravan, but Lanka was burnt by Hanumanji. It's injustice being done to someone by someone and the third person does not know either of them. This is the nature of Jats... they intervene whenever any injustice is done to anybody."

Power to transfer probe to CBI etc to be used sparingly: SC

Power to transfer probe to CBI etc to be used sparingly: SC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The apex court observed though there is no flexible guideline or a straightjacket formula laid down, the power to transfer the investigation is an "extraordinary power".

Maoists abduct villagers, free all but one who is beaten to death

Maoists abduct villagers, free all but one who is beaten to death

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Maoists took 250 villagers hostage in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to neighbouring Dantewada but freed all the captives late on Saturday night barring one who was beaten to death after being tried in a 'people's court'.

Odisha: Maoists set bus on fire; release 3 out of 7 abducted men

Odisha: Maoists set bus on fire; release 3 out of 7 abducted men

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A few hours after killing a man, Maoist ultras on Friday set a private bus on fire near Beheraguda in Odisha's Malkangiri district, police said.

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both Israel and Hamas claimed that gunfights were ongoing at numerous locations within Israeli territory.

11-day police custody for 4 in Manipur video horror, 5th suspect's home torched

11-day police custody for 4 in Manipur video horror, 5th suspect's home torched

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

All the four accused, who were allegedly part of a mob that disrobed and paraded two women in Manipur on May 4, were remanded to 11-day police custody on Friday, the police said.

11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, who came to be known as "Nirbhaya (the fearless one)", was raped and assaulted by six men inside a bus in south Delhi on December 16, 2012, before being thrown out of the moving vehicle.

Manipur: Security tightened in the wake of viral video

Manipur: Security tightened in the wake of viral video

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Manipur Police have so far arrested five persons in connection with the May 4 parading of two tribal women in Kangpokpi district of the state, officials said on Saturday.

Interfaith couple attack: 7 booked after woman alleges gang rape

Interfaith couple attack: 7 booked after woman alleges gang rape

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Seven men who allegedly barged into a hotel room and attacked an interfaith couple during their stay in Haveri district of Karnatka have been charged with gangrape after the victim complained that she was sexually assaulted by them, the police said on Friday.

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The interim government in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday claimed that some '30 to 40' terrorists are hiding at the Lahore residence of former prime minister Imran Khan, giving him an ultimatum of 24 hours to hand them over or face stern action.

Imran Khan's party says they've been denied access to him

Imran Khan's party says they've been denied access to him

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Khan, 70, was arrested from his home in Lahore on Saturday shortly after an Islamabad trial court found him guilty of 'corrupt practices' in the Toshakhana corruption case and sentenced him to three-year imprisonment.

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Later, the Central Bureau of Investigation took over the probe and found that the two women were never raped or murdered.