News for 'fake encounter'

Fake encounter: Gujarat CID team returns from Andh

Fake encounter: Gujarat CID team returns from Andh

Rediff.com13 May 2007

This is the second time that Geeta Johri visited Andhra Pradesh for this case.

Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: Verdict likely on Dec 21

Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: Verdict likely on Dec 21

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At present, 22 accused, mostly police personnel from Gujarat and Rajasthan, are facing trial in the case.

Manipur: 'Fake encounter' stir to end

Manipur: 'Fake encounter' stir to end

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

The Manipur government has initiated to sign a memorandum of understanding with Apunba Lup, a banner organisation of 20 groups that led protests against the alleged fake encounters on July 23, last year, to end the agitation in the state.

Kashmir simmers over fake encounter killings

Kashmir simmers over fake encounter killings

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

A senior police officer said that DNA mapping would take 35 to 45 days.

BJP Protests, Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide

BJP Protests, Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The Punjab BJP held a state-level protest against the AAP government, demanding a CBI probe into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official who allegedly faced harassment from a state minister.

Fake encounter: Gujarat CID in Hyderabad

Fake encounter: Gujarat CID in Hyderabad

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Geeta Johri, the investigating officer in the case, is likely to visit the CRPF Mess in Chandrayangutta.

Dara fake encounter: Raj HC asks Rathore to surrender

Dara fake encounter: Raj HC asks Rathore to surrender

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The Rajasthan high court on Friday asked former Bharatiya Janata Party Minister Rajendra Singh Rathore to surrender before a trial court in Dara Singh fake encounter case, setting aside the lower court's order which had discharged him in the case.

Shopian 'fake' encounter: Chargesheet filed against Army officer, 2 others

Shopian 'fake' encounter: Chargesheet filed against Army officer, 2 others

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The army said on Friday it has completed the Summary of Evidence against two of its men involved in July's Amshipura encounter in Shopian district.

Can you call Ishrat's a fake encounter?

Can you call Ishrat's a fake encounter?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

'The Ishrat encounter was neither genuine, nor fake. I believe it was a 'controlled killing,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Gujarat fake encounter: Accused cop surrenders

Gujarat fake encounter: Accused cop surrenders

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The CID has so far arrested six policemen in the fake encounter case, including the three IPS officers D G Vanzara, Rajkumar Pandian and Dinesh M N. The three IPS officials were arrested on April 24.

49th witness turns hostile in Sohrabuddin fake encounter case

49th witness turns hostile in Sohrabuddin fake encounter case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Now, a panch witness, Manoj Panara,turned hostile in the case.

Abhishek Banerjee Dares Amit Shah to Resign Amidst 'Clean Politics' Debate

Abhishek Banerjee Dares Amit Shah to Resign Amidst 'Clean Politics' Debate

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenges Amit Shah to resign, questioning his commitment to clean politics, citing Shah's past arrest and criticising the BJP's actions against allegedly corrupt leaders.

Amshipora fake encounter: 'Court verdict reopened old wounds'

Amshipora fake encounter: 'Court verdict reopened old wounds'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Refusing to accept the tribunal's decision, the families said they would take the matter to a higher court, seeking justice for their sons and hoping to unmask the truth behind the fateful encounter.

Modi's hand in not 1, but 6 fake encounters: Digvijaya

Modi's hand in not 1, but 6 fake encounters: Digvijaya

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The Gujarat government had carried out fake encounters only to raise Chief Minister Narendra Modi's profile so that he becomes a "hero" in the eyes of people who believe acts of terror are done by Muslims, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has alleged.

Fake encounter: Victim's father hails probe report

Fake encounter: Victim's father hails probe report

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Father of Javed Ghulam Sheikh alias Pranesh Kumar Pillai, one of the four persons allegedly killed in an encounter in Gujarat in 2004, on Tuesday hailed the judicial inquiry report that said they were victims of a 'fake encounter'."I always believed that the truth will be known one day," Javed's father Gopinatha Pillai told PTI from his home at Charaummood in Aalappuzha District, reacting to the findings of the investigation conducted by Magistrate S P Tamang.

CPM demands Modi's resignation for fake encounter

CPM demands Modi's resignation for fake encounter

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The Communist Party of India-Marxist demanded the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, asking him to take moral responsibility for the killing of a college girl and three others in a fake encounter five years ago.

'Ishrat killing could be a fake encounter'

'Ishrat killing could be a fake encounter'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Giving a new twist to the Ishrat Jahan case, Satish Verma, a member of the Special Investigation Team, claimed before the Gujarat High Court that the 2004 killings could have taken place in a fake encounter.

On the run for 6 months, Punjab AAP MLA nabbed in rape case from MP

On the run for 6 months, Punjab AAP MLA nabbed in rape case from MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh after escaping police custody in a rape case. This marks the sixth arrest of an AAP legislator in Punjab since the Bhagwant Mann government took office.

Another chargesheet filed in Manipur fake encounter cases

Another chargesheet filed in Manipur fake encounter cases

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

On July 30, the CBI informed the apex court that its had filed two chargesheets before the competent court in connection with the cases.

ULFA warns Assam police against fake encounters

ULFA warns Assam police against fake encounters

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) faction (anti-talks) led by fugitive commander in chief Paresh Barua on Monday accused that Assam police of shooting down an innocent youth and injuring four others in a 'fake encounter against ULFA ultras' in Tinsukia district of Assam on Sunday.

Dara Singh fake encounter: Senior cop suspended

Dara Singh fake encounter: Senior cop suspended

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

The Rajasthan government has suspended Additional Superintendent of Police Arshad Ali, who was charge-sheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation for his alleged involvement in the Dara Singh fake encounter case. His suspension order was issued on Monday, according to sources.Ajay Kumar Jain, another senior police officer who was suspended by the government, is absconding.The CBI had summoned both the officers in May for interrogation.

Protests in Kashmir over fake encounter case

Protests in Kashmir over fake encounter case

Rediff.com29 May 2010

The police fired in the air and lobbed tear gas shells after protests erupted in Srinagar on Saturday during the funeral of the three men allegedly killed in a fake encounter in April. Slogan-shouting mourners marched with the three men's bodies, which were exhumed on Friday and buried in the ancestral graveyard in Nadihal-Panzallah in Baramulla. The police fired in the air and lobbed teargas shells as protestors clashed with security personnel, officials said.

Family Demands CBI Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Family Demands CBI Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The family of Ranjit Singh, an accused in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur, who was killed in an encounter with police, staged a sit-in demanding a CBI probe into his death and a fresh autopsy.

J&K fake encounter: Dead bodies exhumed

J&K fake encounter: Dead bodies exhumed

Rediff.com29 May 2010

The bodies of the three persons killed in an alleged fake encounter on April 30 on the Line of Control (LoC) by the army were exhumed on Friday afternoon and were identified by the relatives.

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Dhurandhar movies will undoubtedly shape the minds of the audience much more than news reports, court investigations, books and documentaries. But it is worth remembering that Pakistan's irridentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies, not due to a single maverick leader, points out Shweta Desai.But it is worth to remember that Pakistan's irredentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies -- not a single maverick, points out Shweta Desai.

Fake encounter: Tainted cops escape narco test

Fake encounter: Tainted cops escape narco test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Metropolition judge K J Upadhyay rejected the CID application.

3 IPS officials arrested for fake encounter

3 IPS officials arrested for fake encounter

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The arrests were made in connection with the death of one Soharrubudin Sheikh, who was allegedly killed in a gun battle on November 26, 2005 during a joint operation by Gujarat's Anti-Terrorist Squad and Rajasthan Police.

Ishrat fake encounter case: CBI opposes Vanzara's bail plea

Ishrat fake encounter case: CBI opposes Vanzara's bail plea

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday opposed bail application moved by suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, an accused in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, saying he may tamper with evidence as he is "politically well-connected".

Fake encounter: Another Guj cop under scanner

Fake encounter: Another Guj cop under scanner

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The concerned official is known to have worked with one of the arrested senior IPS officers, D G Vanzara, when he was heading the Ahmedabad Crime Branch.

Guj govt admits to fake encounter killing

Guj govt admits to fake encounter killing

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Police had claimed that Sohrabuddin was killed in a joint operation by the Gujarat and Rajasthan police in 2005.

Fake encounter: Lookout notice against CID officer

Fake encounter: Lookout notice against CID officer

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The official under scrutiny, N K Amin, is a Deputy Superintendent of Police in the CID and worked previously under D G Vanzara.

Year after Amshipura fake encounter, father awaits justice

Year after Amshipura fake encounter, father awaits justice

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'I have received Rs 5 lakh from the Jammu and Kashmir administration. Is that the price of my innocent son and others killed in cold blood'

Three Arrested After Gunfight with Delhi Police in Narela

Three Arrested After Gunfight with Delhi Police in Narela

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police apprehended three individuals, including a juvenile, after a shootout in the Narela Industrial Area. The suspects were wanted in connection with attempted murder and Arms Act violations.

Six army men get life sentences in Machil fake encounter case

Six army men get life sentences in Machil fake encounter case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

This is the first case in the Valley in which Indian Army personnel have been awarded life terms on these charges.

8 cops convicted in Gonda fake encounter case

8 cops convicted in Gonda fake encounter case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

DySP and circle officer K P Singh and 12 other people were killed in the fake encounter in Madhopur village in March 1982.

CBI arrests 4 cops in fake encounter case

CBI arrests 4 cops in fake encounter case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

The policemen, holding the rank of Inspector, Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub-Inspector, were arrested on Friday for their alleged involvement in the killing of Singh in Jaipur on October 23, 2006, police sources said.

Gujarat fake encounter: SC order on May 15

Gujarat fake encounter: SC order on May 15

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The Supreme Court admitted the petition seeking CBI inquiry into the fake encounter killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and a habeas corpus petition seeking to trace his wife Kausar Bi.

Cong on Vanzara's letter: Fake encounters are Modi's policy

Cong on Vanzara's letter: Fake encounters are Modi's policy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The Congress on Tuesday used the resignation of D G Vanzara to attack Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi saying the Indian Police Service officer's statement proves that fake encounters were a policy of the state government.

Fake encounter: FIR filed against 17 Mumbai cops

Fake encounter: FIR filed against 17 Mumbai cops

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

The FIR, lodged with the suburban Versova police station, names 17 police officers as accused, including dismissed Police Inspector Pradeep Sharma and Senior Inspector of MIDC police station, Pradeep Suryavanshi.

Abhishek Banerjee Dares Amit Shah to Resign Amidst 'Clean Politics' Debate

Abhishek Banerjee Dares Amit Shah to Resign Amidst 'Clean Politics' Debate

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to resign, citing hypocrisy in Shah's call for 'clean politics' given his past arrest. Banerjee also criticised the Election Commission and defended his party's record.