News for 'firearms'

RJD MP Shahabuddin gets bail but won't leave jail

RJD MP Shahabuddin gets bail but won't leave jail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Justice Shivakirti Singh granted regular bail to the controversial Lok Sabha member from Siwan in connection with the case registered at Hussainganj police station in Siwan district against him in 2001 for illegally possessing sophisticated firearms. Shahabuddin will, however, not be released as he is serving life sentence for abducting and murdering a CPI-ML activist Chotelal Gupta on May 7, 1999.

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

On Sunday, Faisal Hussain, 29, opened fire in Toronto's vibrant Greektown neighbourhood, killing a 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman. Thirteen people were also injured in the shooting, some with potentially life-altering injuries.

15 booked for murder in Kozhikode airport clash, flight ops resume

15 booked for murder in Kozhikode airport clash, flight ops resume

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Kerala Home minister Ramesh Chennithala said an inquiry has been ordered.

One held for Malegaon blast

One held for Malegaon blast

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

A man was arrested on Saturday for his alleged involvement with the recent bomb blast in Malegaon and a forensic report said a mixture of RDX and ammonium nitrate was used in the explosion.Abdul Rehman Salem Chaus was held by the police also for his alleged involvement in violence after the explosion and for taking away the firearm belonging to the bodyguard of Additional Superintendent of Police Sanjay Patil.

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Paramilitary force personnel and state police force will be deployed and drone cameras will be used to ensure security on Friday.

Unnao rape: Sengar gets life in jail, fined Rs 25L

Unnao rape: Sengar gets life in jail, fined Rs 25L

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The court also directed the CBI to continue assessing threat perception to the life and security of the survivor and her family members every three months.

SHOCKING: 9-year-old girl kills instructor with submachine gun

SHOCKING: 9-year-old girl kills instructor with submachine gun

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

A 9-year-old girl accidentally killed an Arizona shooting instructor as he was showing her how to use an automatic Uzi, authorities said Tuesday.

'What's wrong in protesting': Judge slams cops in 'Raavan's' case

'What's wrong in protesting': Judge slams cops in 'Raavan's' case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A court slammed Delhi Police on Tuesday for failing to show any evidence against Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, observing that people are out on the streets because things which should have been said inside Parliament were not said.

'UP police not trigger-happy, lack of training behind Apple executive's murder'

'UP police not trigger-happy, lack of training behind Apple executive's murder'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Two constables, Prashant Chowdhury and Sandeep Kumar, were arrested after an FIR was lodged on basis of a complaint by Tiwari's colleague Sana Khan, who was travelling with him.

AP: Red sandalwood worth Rs 2 cr seized, 63 from Tamil Nadu held

AP: Red sandalwood worth Rs 2 cr seized, 63 from Tamil Nadu held

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

As many as 63 woodcutters from neighbouring Tamil Nadu were on Sunday arrested in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and 40 logs of red sanders wood worth Rs 2 crore were seized from their possession, police said.

BJP leader's murder in Muzaffarnagar: Man taken in custody

BJP leader's murder in Muzaffarnagar: Man taken in custody

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

One person was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Muzaffarnagar, police said.

15 dead in UP violence; Kanpur erupts again over citizenship law

15 dead in UP violence; Kanpur erupts again over citizenship law

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Over 260 policemen were also injured, of whom 57 received gunshot wounds, IG (Law and Order) Praveen Kumar said on Saturday.

AP: Harassed CRPF cop kills self

AP: Harassed CRPF cop kills self

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

A CRPF constable shot himself dead with his service weapon in Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday apparently due to harassment by his seniors.

'India second heavily armed country in the world'

'India second heavily armed country in the world'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

India has four guns per 100 people.

Expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar convicted in Unnao rape case

Expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar convicted in Unnao rape case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The court convicted Sengar for rape under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for offence by a public servant committing penetrative sexual assault against a child.

Four Indians wanted by Interpol held in SA

Four Indians wanted by Interpol held in SA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

One of the arrested persons had been allegedly convicted for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in India in 2003.

Sanjay Dutt's bail extended till February 6

Sanjay Dutt's bail extended till February 6

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Dutt had sought exemption from a prison term, after being found guilty by the court of illegal possession of firearms.

Indian, B'desh border guards hold talks

Indian, B'desh border guards hold talks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Illegal intrusions by each other's nationals, trans-border crime, smuggling of firearms, and construction of illegal structures along the border figured in the three-day meeting between Indian and Bangladeshi border guards.

Pistorius faces sentencing over girlfriend's death after divisive trial

Pistorius faces sentencing over girlfriend's death after divisive trial

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Disgraced South African track star Oscar Pistorius returns to court on Monday to find out whether he will serve a long stretch behind bars for the negligent killing of his model girlfriend, or walk out a free man.

Two alleged Chhota Shakeel aides arrested

Two alleged Chhota Shakeel aides arrested

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

The duo was booked under the Arms Act and remanded to police custody till April 4 by a court in Mumbai on Saturday.

Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer pleads guilty to hate crime

Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer pleads guilty to hate crime

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Adam Purinton is already serving life in prison on a state murder charge.

CPI-M worker dies, bandh called at Nandigram

CPI-M worker dies, bandh called at Nandigram

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

Earlier on July 29, a CPI-M activist was killed during the clashes between the activists of the Trinamool Congress-led Bhumi Ucched Pratirodh Committee and CPI (M) workers along the Nandigram-Khejuri border.

Change of guard at Shahrukh's residence

Change of guard at Shahrukh's residence

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

Shahrukh is learnt to have discontinued services of the private security agency that protected him and his house so far after senior police officials on Tuesday offered him police security cover.

Laden - the serial killer held in Bihar

Laden - the serial killer held in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Police said the 25-year-old criminal, a matriculate from Sandalpur village in Nalanda district, had confessed to killing at least nine people, including a Kashmiri, since plunging into the world of crime in 1995.

London Bridge attackers 'had taken large quantities of steroids'

London Bridge attackers 'had taken large quantities of steroids'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The three men, identified as Pakistan born Khurram Shazad Butt, Moroccan-origin Rachid Redouane and Moroccon-Italian Yousef Zaghba, all had high levels of a drug called DHEA in their system, according to a toxicologist report presented at a pre-inquest hearing at the Old Bailey court in London.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

Dutt's friend Russi Mulla let off

Dutt's friend Russi Mulla let off

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The special TADA court asked him to pay Rs 1 lakh as fine. He was given a suspended sentence of one year, in view of his advanced age and good behaviour.

Terrorist's arrest foiled attack in Goa

Terrorist's arrest foiled attack in Goa

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Police recovered several firearms from Tarique, who is a member of Tehrique-ul-Mujahiddin.

Bihar: Maoists kill 3 cops

Bihar: Maoists kill 3 cops

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

a group of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist rebels stormed the Tankuppa police outpost, in Gaya.

Nandigram firing: HC grants bail to 14

Nandigram firing: HC grants bail to 14

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The 14 were in jail custody and their bail prayers were rejected twice earlier by additional chief judicial magistrate of Haldia.

Minister's brother re-arrested in Bihar

Minister's brother re-arrested in Bihar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Prakash was arrested for moving around with a rifle, Rs 6.68 lakh in cash and 50 bottles of liquor. The cash and liquor was meant for distribution among the voters

Olympic boxing champ Taylor pleads not guilty to Arkansas assault charges

Olympic boxing champ Taylor pleads not guilty to Arkansas assault charges

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Boxing champion Jermain Taylor pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to multiple criminal charges related to allegations of threatening a family at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Little Rock, and was ordered held pending $50,000 bond.

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It could have moved from the use of small arms to artillery fire.' 'Anything could have happened like what happens on the LoC.'

'India has limited military options'

'India has limited military options'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'How and if India retaliates will go a long way toward determining the trajectory of this crisis.'

9 dead, several others injured in Texas shooting

9 dead, several others injured in Texas shooting

Rediff.com18 May 2015

At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a shootout erupted between rival biker gangs at a restaurant in the US state of Texas, police said on Monday.

10 killed in shooting at Texas school, gunman arrested

10 killed in shooting at Texas school, gunman arrested

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Several other students were injured in the shooting.

Shahabuddin charged with sedition

Shahabuddin charged with sedition

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Four separate chargesheets in as many cases were filed in the court of Siwan Chief Judicial Magistrate A K Barial.

Patna: Stolen arms recovered

Patna: Stolen arms recovered

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Four criminals, including gangster Ravi, were arrested.