News for 'abduction'

'No substantial evidence' on whether 39 Indians abducted in Mosul are alive: Iraq

'No substantial evidence' on whether 39 Indians abducted in Mosul are alive: Iraq

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Swaraj is likely to make a detailed statement in Parliament on Tuesday about her meeting with her Iraqi counterpart.

5 days on, Bihar cops clueless about abducted doctor, wife

5 days on, Bihar cops clueless about abducted doctor, wife

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A Special Investigation Team, constituted by Bihar Director General of Police P K Thakur to trace the couple, suspects the involvement of an inter-state gang in the abduction.

Maoists free abducted WB police officer

Maoists free abducted WB police officer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Ending uncertainty and suspense, the Maoists have released Atindranath Dutta, the police officer, whom they abducted last week.

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

However, Israel is yet to comment on the strike that has killed the senior Hamas leader.

Muslim men found charred to death, family blames Bajrang Dal

Muslim men found charred to death, family blames Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Two men were found charred to death in a car in Haryana's Bhiwani district Thursday after they were allegedly abducted from Bharatpur district in Rajasthan by men said to be cow vigilantes.

Hit-And-Run Cases: Conviction Rate Below 50%

Hit-And-Run Cases: Conviction Rate Below 50%

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Hit-and-run cases are those in which drivers, who cause the accidents, flee from the spot and do not inform the police.

Coal merchant, 3 others abducted in Bihar

Coal merchant, 3 others abducted in Bihar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

Among them is a coal merchant and a bank manager, from Rohtas district.

Chhattisgarh: Maoists kill 2, abduct district collector

Chhattisgarh: Maoists kill 2, abduct district collector

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Maoists on Saturday abducted the collector of Sukma district in Bastar area of Chhattisgarh after killing two of his bodyguards. The left-wing ultras intercepted the vehicle of Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon, an IAS officer, in Keralapal area of the district while he was returning from a programme, top police officials said.

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.

I was abducted by the CIA: Iranian nuke scientist

I was abducted by the CIA: Iranian nuke scientist

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

An Iranian nuclear scientist who had sought refuge in the Pakistani embassy compound in Washington after an apparent defection gone wrong is on his way home and has threatened to reveal full details of his 'abduction' by the Central Intelligence Agency."My abduction is a detailed story and I will reveal the details once I am back in my beloved homeland," Shahram Amiri, 35, was quoted as saying.

Don't look for abducted BDO: Maoists to Jharkhand

Don't look for abducted BDO: Maoists to Jharkhand

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The Communist Party of India - Maoists on Monday warned the Jharkhand government to stop all search operations in Ghorabandha area for the abducted Block Development Officer from Monday night and fulfill their demands if it wants the safe release of the officer. Rakeshji, spokesman of CPI-Maoist- Bengal-Orissa-Jharkhand Border Regional Committee, said over the phone, "We will not take responsibility of the abducted BDO's safety if police action is not stopped."

Sasikala's relative gets bail in abduction case

Sasikala's relative gets bail in abduction case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The Madras high court on Monday granted bail to V Divakaran, a relative of Sasikala Natarajan, estranged aide of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, in an abduction and criminal intimidation case.

Collector's abduction: Progress in talks with Maoists

Collector's abduction: Progress in talks with Maoists

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Monday said that there was some progress in the talks with Maoists for the release of abducted Sukma collector Alex Paul Menon, with both sides agreeing on some points.

Lions rescue, guard abducted girl

Lions rescue, guard abducted girl

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

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.

Abducted Pakistani freed in Iraq

Abducted Pakistani freed in Iraq

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Malik Javed, an employee of the Pakistan embassy in Baghdad, was kidnapped April 9 people who claimed to be from the Omar bin Khattab group.

Ultras in Assam release abducted railway driver

Ultras in Assam release abducted railway driver

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

A railway engine driver abducted by a little-known tribal outfit called United Democratic Liberation Army, from a remote area in Hailakandi district in southern Assam last month, was released unharmed by the abductors on Friday much to the relief of the Railway authorities and his family members.

Abducted Indian released by Nigerian militants

Abducted Indian released by Nigerian militants

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Nigerian militants on Wednesday released an Indian and five other crew members of a chemical tanker, who were abducted more than two weeks ago off the restive oil-rich Niger Delta region.

Where Is This Missing Soldier?

Where Is This Missing Soldier?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Javaid Ahmed Wani, a 25-year-old Indian Army jawan, has been reported missing from Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir.

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.

Abduction case: RJD MLC surrenders

Abduction case: RJD MLC surrenders

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Azad Gandhi is one of the three accused along with former Bihar minister Surendra Yadav and Pappu Yadav, also an MLC.

MP gang rape: BJP says action if survivor names leader's son

MP gang rape: BJP says action if survivor names leader's son

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The woman was allegedly abducted and raped by four persons in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district on Friday afternoon, after which the victim tried to end her life, police earlier said.

Pak court rejects Lakhvi's bail plea in abduction case

Pak court rejects Lakhvi's bail plea in abduction case

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

It rejected the bail plea of the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack in an abduction case

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

A scheduled wedding, taking place between two alleged gangsters -- Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' from Rajasthan and Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi from Haryana -- is being discussed in police circles.

No trace of abducted German

No trace of abducted German

Rediff.com28 Mar 2003

British journalist abducted in Iraq

British journalist abducted in Iraq

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Israel releases 30 Palestinians; Hamas frees 12 hostages

Israel releases 30 Palestinians; Hamas frees 12 hostages

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

As part of the deal, Israel has halted aerial surveillance above the enclave for some six hours daily to allow Hamas to locate all the hostages, which are held in separate locations, the Jerusalem Post reported.

DYFI claims responsibilty for Mangalore abduction

DYFI claims responsibilty for Mangalore abduction

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

The assault on the daughter of an MLA and her friend at Mangalore has taken a new turn with the Democratic Youth Federation of India claiming responsibility behind the incident.

Uproar in Orissa House over collector's abduction

Uproar in Orissa House over collector's abduction

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

The Orissa assembly witnessed pandemonium scenes for the second day on Friday over the abduction of Malkangiri District Collector R V Krishna with the opposition and treasury bench members virtually clashing in the Speaker's podium. The uproar erupted as soon as the House assembled for the day for question hour.

Another shocker from MP: Video shows man forced to lick another person's feet

Another shocker from MP: Video shows man forced to lick another person's feet

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The victim is then seen licking the soles of the feet of the man after the latter forces him to do so. The accused is also seen thrashing the victim on his face repeatedly and verbally abusing him.

HC settles custody battle of child in favour of UP woman who fostered her

HC settles custody battle of child in favour of UP woman who fostered her

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

A division bench of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Manjive Shukle observed in its order issued on Monday that taking a child by way of adoption or foster care is neither contrary to the practices prevailing in societies nor is something to be looked down upon.

Indians abducted by Taliban safe

Indians abducted by Taliban safe

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

Man, who wants wife back, abducts father-in-law

Man, who wants wife back, abducts father-in-law

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

He wants his wife, who has left home and filed for divorce, to return.

Security tightened in U'khand town after anti-Muslim posters

Security tightened in U'khand town after anti-Muslim posters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The police staged a flag march in the main market area of the town and appealed to people to maintain peace.

UP: Top officials shunted out over CMO 'abduction'

UP: Top officials shunted out over CMO 'abduction'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Taking a serious view of the alleged abduction of Gonda district's chief medical officer by a minister, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday shifted top district officials including the district magistrate, the superintendent of police and the CMO and handed over the probe to the divisional commissioner.

4 abducted Indians freed in Nigeria

4 abducted Indians freed in Nigeria

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Family members were overjoyed when the three Tamils and a Maharashtrian, abducted by gunmen in Nigeria, were released on Tuesday morning.

Nigeria: Families of abducted Indians evacuated

Nigeria: Families of abducted Indians evacuated

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The High Commission is facilitating safety of the remaining 40 Indians in the state and their movement.

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The PML-N, however, rejected the demand and claimed that it was winning Thursday's elections.

8-year-old girl sleeping outside hut abducted, raped in Delhi

8-year-old girl sleeping outside hut abducted, raped in Delhi

Rediff.com31 May 2016

An eight-year-old girl, who was sleeping outside her hut, was allegedly abducted and raped by a youth in outer Delhi's Kirari area, police said on Tuesday.