News for 'jail officials suspended'

Sohrabuddin case: SC asks jailed cop to reply to CBI's plea

Sohrabuddin case: SC asks jailed cop to reply to CBI's plea

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court has asked Narendra Amin, a suspended senior Gujarat cadre police officer, to respond to CBI's plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to him in the Soharabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

Kerala gold smuggling: Swapna's 'disclosures' spark political row

Kerala gold smuggling: Swapna's 'disclosures' spark political row

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

A day after Suresh, a prime accused who was recently released on bail gave a series of interviews to television channels, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly V D Satheesan accused Chief Minister Pinarayi's office of intervening to get the illegal baggage released and helping the accused to leave the state.

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Ahead of the pronouncement of the sentence, police have left nothing to chance and have taken important functionaries of the sect, who could gather followers, into preventive custody.

Apprised Uddhav, Pawar, ministers of Deshmukh's misdeeds: Param Bir to CBI

Apprised Uddhav, Pawar, ministers of Deshmukh's misdeeds: Param Bir to CBI

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Singh in his statement also alleged that he was pressured into reinstating suspended police officer Sachin Waze in the police force by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh when he was holding the home portfolio.

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

ED: Tahir fuelled anti-CAA protests, riots with hawala money

ED: Tahir fuelled anti-CAA protests, riots with hawala money

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Hussain, the agency said, has been 'arrested in connection with ongoing PMLA investigation into his role in money laundering and funding of anti-CAA protests and organising riots in north-east Delhi during February, 2020'.

8 SIMI men shot dead in encounter hours after daring jailbreak

8 SIMI men shot dead in encounter hours after daring jailbreak

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

The eight terrorists had escaped from the Central Jail in Bhopal in the wee hours, killing a security guard and scaling the prison wall with the help of bed sheets, following which some officials responsible for jail security have been suspended.

26/11 plotter Lakhvi's release order by Islamabad court

26/11 plotter Lakhvi's release order by Islamabad court

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Friday suspended the detention order of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind, and ordered his immediate release, drawing India's ire.

Pak win: Teacher, 3 college students held in Udaipur, Agra

Pak win: Teacher, 3 college students held in Udaipur, Agra

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

A private school teacher in Rajasthan's Udaipur was arrested on Wednesday while three engineering students from Kashmir were held in Agra in Uttar Pradesh for posting messages on WhatsApp celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in the T20 World Cup cricket match three days ago.

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison by Judge Thokozile Masipe, closing one of the most sensational trials in South African history and one that may yet fuel controversy about race and money in its justice system.

Bangladesh's Hossain sent to prison on charges of torturing maid

Bangladesh's Hossain sent to prison on charges of torturing maid

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Bangladesh fast bowler Shahadat Hossain was sent to jail after surrendering on Monday on charges of torturing an 11-year-old housemaid, a day after his wife was arrested.

Hong Kong media tycoon arrested under national security law

Hong Kong media tycoon arrested under national security law

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The New York Times reported that Lai's company Next Digital publishes Apple Daily, a fiercely pro-democracy newspaper that regularly takes on the Hong Kong government and the Chinese leadership.

Lakhvi submits surety bond; release imminent

Lakhvi submits surety bond; release imminent

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Mumbai attacks mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, whose detention under a public security order was suspended by a Pakistani court, submitted his Rs 1 million (Around Rs 6.2 lakh) surety bond on Monday and is likely to be released anytime now.

'Wasn't trying to expose Russia, I was trying to expose corrupt sports officials'

'Wasn't trying to expose Russia, I was trying to expose corrupt sports officials'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Whistleblower nearly aborted efforts to expose Russian doping

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said his party had anticipated such an action against its leader Malik as he 'speaks openly'.

HC notice against diplomat Madhuri Gupta in spying case

HC notice against diplomat Madhuri Gupta in spying case

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The city police on Tuesday moved the Delhi high court for slapping of a more stringent spying charge, entailing 14 years' jail term, on suspended Indian diplomat Madhuri Gupta

OOPS! West Bengal cops find colleagues at brothel during raid

OOPS! West Bengal cops find colleagues at brothel during raid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

West Bengal police found three policemen of Jharkhand in a red light area of Asansol during a raid and took them into custody.

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The protest was held on the university campus located at Ludhiana-Chandigarh road past midnight.

COVID: Pak bars international flights as cases up to 625

COVID: Pak bars international flights as cases up to 625

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The worst-affected Sindh province reported 90 new coronavirus cases, taking the provincial tally to 357. The new cases have been detected in pilgrims who returned from Iran and have been quarantined in Sukkur, according to a spokesperson for the Sindh health department.

Greek sprinters cleared of perjury

Greek sprinters cleared of perjury

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

A unanimous verdict of not guilty was announced by the Greek Court of Appeal for the Sydney 2000 Olympic medallists, who had in May been sentenced to 31 months in jail for staging a motorcycle crash to avoid a doping test before the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The officials said the freed Taliban leaders include Sheikh Abdur Rahim and Mawlawi Abdur Rashid, who had served as the insurgent group's governors of Kunar and Nimroz provinces respectively during the Taliban administration before it was deposed by the US-led forces in 2001.

3 Bulandshahr gang rape accused sent to jail for 14 days

3 Bulandshahr gang rape accused sent to jail for 14 days

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Uttar Pradesh Police had on Sunday arrested the three accused -- Naresh (25), Bablu (22) and Rais (28) -- and detained a dozen others after launching a massive hunt for a gang of dacoits suspected to be behind the highway crime.

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

A large number of farmers on Tuesday squatted at the gates of the district headquarters in Karnal, locked in a showdown with Haryana's Bharatiya Janata Party-led government over a police lathi-charge last month.

Hiran death: ATS arrests cop, bookie; says Waze main accused

Hiran death: ATS arrests cop, bookie; says Waze main accused

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

In a 'major breakthrough', the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a policeman and a bookie in connection with the alleged murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran, an official said on Sunday, adding Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze had played a key role in the crime and emerged as the prime accused.

Dalit student thrashing: Warrant against school principal

Dalit student thrashing: Warrant against school principal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

School principal suspended, vice-principal and 14 other teachers transferred after a video emerged of a boy being thrashed by other schoolboys.

Modi trying to save himself in encounter case: Vanzara's letter

Modi trying to save himself in encounter case: Vanzara's letter

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Sohrabuddin fake encounter case accused and jailed Gujarat police officer DG Vanzara, who had earlier been suspended, has resigned from his post.

Another Gujarat cop held in Ishrat Jahan encounter case

Another Gujarat cop held in Ishrat Jahan encounter case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

N K Amin, suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police, who got bail from Bombay High Court last month in Sohrabuddin encounter case on medical grounds, was arrested by the CBI from the CivilHospital in Ahmedabad.

Sacked cop sent to jail for demanding bribe, hitting woman

Sacked cop sent to jail for demanding bribe, hitting woman

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday remanded to 14 days in judicial custody a sacked head constable of Delhi Police, who had allegedly hit a woman with a brick after she refused to give him a bribe.

Asia Cup 2020 will go ahead in Sri Lanka or UAE: PCB

Asia Cup 2020 will go ahead in Sri Lanka or UAE: PCB

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan said Pakistan, the original host of the event, had agreed to let Sri Lanka conduct it in return for hosting the next regional event.

Kanpur encounter: Gangster Vikas Dubey's house razed

Kanpur encounter: Gangster Vikas Dubey's house razed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

"It was a hub of crime," Inspector General of Police Kanpur Mohit Agarwal said when asked about the razing of the house.

3 crore seized from IAS couple in Bhopal

3 crore seized from IAS couple in Bhopal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The Madhya Pradesh government suspended an Indian Administrative Service officer couple following Income Tax raids at their official residence that unearthed Rs 3.1 crore in cash which was disproportionate to their known sources of income, official sources said.

Adarsh-tainted top bureaucrats Jairaj, Pradeep reinstated

Adarsh-tainted top bureaucrats Jairaj, Pradeep reinstated

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The Maharashtra government has reinstated senior bureaucrats Jairaj Phatak and Pradeep Vyas, who were suspended 2 years ago for their alleged role in the Adarsh housing scam.

Kashmir shuts down on Afzal Guru's death anniversary

Kashmir shuts down on Afzal Guru's death anniversary

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The curbs on assembly of people were put in place in the police station areas of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal and Maharaj Gunj in downtown (interior) areas and in Maisuma in Srinagar, as well as in Shopian town.

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The 3,064-page chargesheet, filed in a Jammu court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, names self-styled commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu and his alleged network of aides.

Peace prevails in Haryana, Punjab but administration on alert

Peace prevails in Haryana, Punjab but administration on alert

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Mobile internet services will remain suspended in 'sensitive' parts of Haryana till Wednesday to prevent any disturbance.

Bihar road rage: Rocky Yadav absconding after SC cancels bail

Bihar road rage: Rocky Yadav absconding after SC cancels bail

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Rocky's mother and suspended Janata Dal-United MLC Manorma Devi told a police team that he will surrender in the court soon. M I Khan reports.

India finally toes IOC line to get Olympic ban overturned

India finally toes IOC line to get Olympic ban overturned

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The defiant Indian Olympic Association (IOA) finally slammed its door on corrupt officials on Sunday in a precariously late act of compliance to get the country's Olympic ban overturned.

India finally fall in line to get Olympic ban overturned

India finally fall in line to get Olympic ban overturned

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The defiant Indian Olympic Association (IOA) finally slammed its door on corrupt officials on Sunday in a precariously late act of compliance to get the country's Olympic ban overturned.

CWG scam-accused Suresh Kalmadi appointed Life President of IOA

CWG scam-accused Suresh Kalmadi appointed Life President of IOA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Commonwealth Games corruption scandal tainted Suresh Kalmadi was on Tuesday made the Life President of Indian Olympic Association in its Annual General Body Meeting in New Delhi. Another tainted official Abhay Singh Chautala was also made the Life President by the IOA.

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Thursday lost his fight against being extradited to India as a United Kingdom judge ruled that he can be sent back to face charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2 billion Punjab National Bank scam case.