News for 'encounter case'

12 UP cops booked over 'fake' encounter, torture of BTech student

12 UP cops booked over 'fake' encounter, torture of BTech student

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Mathura resident Tarun Gautam has alleged in the court that police threatened his family and framed his son, a B.Tech student, in false cases under the Gangsters Act, and Arms Act.

Army men chargesheeted in Machil encounter case

Army men chargesheeted in Machil encounter case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Official sources said the chargesheet has named Colonel D K Pathania, Major Upinder and four others of the unit besides a Territorial Army jawan and two others for allegedly conspiring and kidnapping three youths from Sopore on the pretext of giving them jobs and later killing them in the higher reaches of Kupwara claiming they were terrorists.

Why Most Indians Don't Get Enough Daily Protein

Why Most Indians Don't Get Enough Daily Protein

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'Whether it's paneer for vegetarians or chicken and fish for non-vegetarians, the overall intake of protein is not sufficient.'

Daughter was asked to send nude photo: Akshay Kumar

Daughter was asked to send nude photo: Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Akshay Kumar shared a disturbing incident where his daughter was asked to send a nude photo while playing an online video game, highlighting the dangers of cybercrime and the need for cyber safety education.

Charges against Amit Shah dropped in Sohrabuddin encounter case

Charges against Amit Shah dropped in Sohrabuddin encounter case

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

In a major relief to Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah, a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Tuesday discharged him in the case of Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing in 2005.

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to suspended Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rajkumar Pandian, who was arrested in connection with the alleged fake encounter killings of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kauserbi.

Gujarat cop N K Amin discharged in fake encounter cases

Gujarat cop N K Amin discharged in fake encounter cases

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Special CBI Judge M B Gosavi while discharging Amin observed that there was no sufficient evidence against him.

'Safety Of The Children Was Paramount'

'Safety Of The Children Was Paramount'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'The rescue of 17 children represents exemplary police action that merits considerable appreciation.' 'However, this encounter was profoundly unfortunate because somebody has lost his life.'

Pilibhit encounter: Manhunt launched for aides of killed terrorists

Pilibhit encounter: Manhunt launched for aides of killed terrorists

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Following the encounter of three Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terrorists in Pilibhit, security agencies are intensifying their search for their local helpers in the Terai region.

CBI takes charge of Ishrat Jahan encounter case

CBI takes charge of Ishrat Jahan encounter case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A team of CBI officials headed by IG V V Laxminarayan, who heads the Hyderabad Zone of the agency, was handed over the case papers and other documents related to the case in Ahmedabad by officials of the high court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has termed the police encounter as "fake".

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'I want to ask the entire nation and the opposition. Can a Chief Minister, Prime Minister, or any leader run the country from jail?'

A phone charger led to arrest of Pahalgam terrorists' aide

A phone charger led to arrest of Pahalgam terrorists' aide

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Mohammad Yousuf Katari, an Over Ground Worker (OGW), has been arrested for providing logistical support to terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack. He met the terrorists multiple times and provided them with a crucial piece of evidence that led to his capture.

'If India, Pakistan Don't Meet Every Time, So Be It'

'If India, Pakistan Don't Meet Every Time, So Be It'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'The time has come to let cricket's oldest rivalry occur naturally, not by design.'

Another police officer held in Ishrat encounter case

Another police officer held in Ishrat encounter case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested one more police officer in connection with the alleged fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others in 2004, officials of the agency said. The CBI on Saturday evening arrested Police Inspector of Special Operation Group, Gandhinagar, Bharat Patel in the case. He was produced on Sunday before the court, along with suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police Tarun Barot, who was also arrested on Saturday.

Is Your Child A Digital Addict?

Is Your Child A Digital Addict?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Parents only realise the trap in which their children fell after losing money. Some exploit children for sexual acts such as pornography and the narcotics trade.'

Gangster shot by UP STF jumped police custody, killed witness

Gangster shot by UP STF jumped police custody, killed witness

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Shahrukh Pathan, a gangster with a history of crimes including murder and jail break, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Muzaffarnagar. He was wanted in multiple cases and was a close aide of slain mafia Sanjeev Jiva.

Santosh Review: Powerful Police Procedural

Santosh Review: Powerful Police Procedural

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The power of Santosh hinges on the script, enhanced by Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar's performances, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Maoist leader Vikram Gowda killed in Karnataka encounter

Maoist leader Vikram Gowda killed in Karnataka encounter

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The killing of Naxal leader Vikram Gowda by the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) in Karnataka was a last-resort action during a "chance encounter," according to the state's Internal Security Division DGP Pronab Mohanty. He refuted claims of an ambush, stating that ANF personnel gave Gowda ample opportunity to surrender before firing. The encounter occurred during combing operations in the Udupi district. Gowda had multiple extortion and criminal cases registered against him. The ANF recovered a 9 mm calibre gun from his possession. Following the encounter, combing operations in the forest area have been intensified to apprehend other Naxal members. The DGP also highlighted Karnataka's special surrender policy introduced in 2024, offering a rehabilitation package for Naxalites willing to surrender. The ambulance carrying Gowda's mortal remains overturned near Hebri on Wednesday, but the journey continued after the vehicle was restored to its correct position. Gowda's last rites were conducted on Wednesday afternoon.

Army gives clean chit to 6 personnel in Pathribal encounter case

Army gives clean chit to 6 personnel in Pathribal encounter case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The army closed the alleged Pathribal fake encounter case on Thursday saying that "the evidence recorded could not establish a prime facie case against any of the accused persons, but clearly established that it was a joint operation by the police and the army based on specific intelligence".

2006 Mumbai fake encounter case: 21 get life imprisonment

2006 Mumbai fake encounter case: 21 get life imprisonment

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

All 21 convicts, including 13 policemen were on Thursday awarded life imprisonment by a court in Mumbai in the 2006 fake encounter killing of Ram Narayan Gupta alias Lakkhan Bhaiya, an alleged aide of fugitive gangster Chhota Rajan.

Court frames charges in Batla encounter case

Court frames charges in Batla encounter case

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Additional Sessions Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar charged Ahmed, alias Pappu, for the offences of murder (Section 302) and attempt to murder (Section 307) of the Indian Penal Code, besides other penal offences for his role in the encounter.

Gujarat encounter case gets a boost

Gujarat encounter case gets a boost

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

With the surrender of Gujarat police officer Dr N K Amin, state CID hopes that it could know exactly how Kauser Bi, wife of fake encounter victim Sohrabuddin, was killed in Ahmedabad in 2005.

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in wildlife protection and leadership.

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Against Bangladesh, Samson wasn't even considered good enough to come inside the top seven of the line-up and that begs a question as to what is he doing in the team if he isn't good enough to come ahead of Axar Patel.

Are Your Gel Nails Secretly Ageing You?

Are Your Gel Nails Secretly Ageing You?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Gel nails look nice but your nails might not thank you for it later,' says Dr Rinky Kapoor, celebrity dermatologist and co-founder and director of The Esthetic Clinics. 'Think of nails as an investment. They're not just for beauty, they're a reflection of your overall health.'

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Romance may be personal, but when it enters the workplace, particularly in reporting hierarchies, it becomes a matter of governance.

'Why are they interested only in Gujarat fake encounters?'

'Why are they interested only in Gujarat fake encounters?'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The Gujarat government told the Supreme Court on Thursday that the petitioners who have sought a probe into the alleged fake encounters in the state from 2002 to 2006 need to explain the reasons for their "selective public interest" in raising the issue.

Molestation Accused Nabbed After Gunfight

Molestation Accused Nabbed After Gunfight

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A disturbing incident of molestation was captured on CCTV in Moradabad on August 3, showing a man engaging in indecent behaviour with a burqa-clad woman in broad daylight. The footage quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage and demands for immediate action.

4 policemen arrested in MBA student encounter case

4 policemen arrested in MBA student encounter case

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Four policemen have been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly killing MBA student Ranvir Singh in a fake encounter on July 3 in Dehradun.Three policemen have already been arrested in the case on October 14. Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police Abhinav Kumar said policemen Nitin Chauhan, Chandramohan Rawat, Neeraj Yadav and Rajesh Bisht were arrested late on Friday night and were produced before the special CBI court on Saturday.

Pathribal encounter case: Antony appears to be backing Army

Pathribal encounter case: Antony appears to be backing Army

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Defence Minister A K Antony appears to be backing the army which is unwilling to review the clean chit it has given to five of its personnel in the alleged fake encounter in Pathribal, a decision that has generated outrage in Jammu and Kashmir.

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

An excerpt from a new book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how Rabri Devi unexpectedly became the Chief Minister of Bihar in 1997, replacing Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Jolly LLB 3 Review: Social Conscience Gets Witty

Jolly LLB 3 Review: Social Conscience Gets Witty

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla are in top form in Jolly LLB 3, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

CID cop gets bail in fake encounter case

CID cop gets bail in fake encounter case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

Amin was not part of the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad that was involved in the fake encounter of Sheikh in November 2005 as he was then with the Ahmeabad Crime Branch.

Sujatha's Surrender Weakens Maoists

Sujatha's Surrender Weakens Maoists

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Sujatha's decision to surrender reflects the deep crisis of confidence that the Maoist ranks are facing in recent times.'

Punjab AAP MLA on the run denies firing at cops, alleges conspiracy

Punjab AAP MLA on the run denies firing at cops, alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Punjab AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, wanted in a rape case, denies firing at police and claims a conspiracy by a 'Delhi lobby' within the party.

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The terrorists chose Baisaran as the target due to its "high tourist presence", "relative isolation" and after considering that the "response (from the security agencies) would take time".

Machil fake encounter case: 5 armymen get life term

Machil fake encounter case: 5 armymen get life term

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Handing the verdict, the General Court Martial also suspended the service benefits of Col DK Pathania of the 4 Rajput regiment (the unit which was involved in the encounter), Captain Upendra Singh, Subedar Satbir Singh, Havildar Bir Singh, Sepoy Chadraban, Sepoy Nagendra Singh and Sepoy Narinder Singh.

UP police arrest 2 for rape of deaf-mute woman

UP police arrest 2 for rape of deaf-mute woman

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Two men have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old hearing and speech-impaired woman in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. The rape incident created outrage in Uttar Pradesh as the girl trying to run away from her rapists was caught on a nearby CCTV.

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Security agencies have gathered evidence, including Pakistani government documents and biometric data, confirming that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals.

Sonia, Rahul should apologise to nation for 'Hindu terror' claim: BJP

Sonia, Rahul should apologise to nation for 'Hindu terror' claim: BJP

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The BJP has accused the Congress party of fabricating the theory of 'Hindu terror' to undermine Narendra Modi and appease Muslim voters. This statement follows the acquittal of seven individuals in the Malegaon blast case. The BJP demands compensation for the acquitted and an apology from the prosecution.