News for 'police shootout'

Rahul Raj was not shot from close range: Report

Rahul Raj was not shot from close range: Report

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Rahul Raj, the youth who was killed by the Mumbai police in a shootout aboard a BEST bus, was not shot from close range but from at least four metres away, the forensic report has said."The report was submitted to the city police on Friday. Its findings state that the bullets were fired at Raj from beyond four metres," sources quoting the report said.The bullets were not fired at from point blank range and could be classified as a long distance firing, the sources said.

Youths killed in encounter were terrorists: JK DGP

Youths killed in encounter were terrorists: JK DGP

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The clarification follows a hard-hitting statement by the sitting ruling National Conference MP Sharief-ud-Din Shariq that 'the three had been murdered in cold blood'.

Dhaka caf attack mastermind killed by security forces

Dhaka caf attack mastermind killed by security forces

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Neo-Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen's wanted leader Nurul Islam alias Marjan and another unidentified extremist were killed by Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit in Mohammadpur Beribadh area of the capital.

J&K: 2 cops killed by ultras

J&K: 2 cops killed by ultras

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Mumbai attack: 3 Railway officials killed

Mumbai attack: 3 Railway officials killed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

A day after the terror attack on the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, services on the Central Railways were back to normal on Thursday, officials said.

Mumbai: Top encounter specialist sacked

Mumbai: Top encounter specialist sacked

Rediff.com31 Aug 2008

Encounter specialist and former head of the Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai police Pradeep Sharma has been dismissed from his service, Commissioner of Police Hasan Gafoor said on Sunday.

Gangwar in Gurgaon court, 3 killed

Gangwar in Gurgaon court, 3 killed

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Two men who shot a gangster in the court premises were gunned down by the police.

UP creates special force to arrest without warrant

UP creates special force to arrest without warrant

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The move prompted a strong reaction from the Congress, with its state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu equating it with the 1919 Rowlatt Act or Black Act and saying that the party will explore legal options to challenge it.

CRPF, CPM fight on in Nandigram, claims MLA

CRPF, CPM fight on in Nandigram, claims MLA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

The Central Reserve Police Force on Monday moved into the interior villages of Garchakraberia and Tekhalibazar in troubled Nandigram shortly after their arrival following reports of fresh violence.

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Naaigal Jaakirathai is a decent entertainer that portrays the heartwarming bond shared by a police officer and his adorable dog.

The curious case of Batla House encounter: A chronology

The curious case of Batla House encounter: A chronology

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Following is the series of events leading to conviction of suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist Shahzad in the September 19, 2008 Batla House encounter case by a Delhi court:

'All of us need counselling at some point in our lives'

'All of us need counselling at some point in our lives'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'People will be entertained by the Singhams and the Simmbas but they will still not respect cops. Batla House is an opportunity for us to show the true side of policemen and their sacrifices.'

When Bollywood took the bus!

When Bollywood took the bus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.

Gunman kills self, 13 others in upsate New York

Gunman kills self, 13 others in upsate New York

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

The hostage drama at the American Civic Association in Binghampton, New York cam to an end when the gunman, believed to be of Vietnamese descent killed himself. Reports said that at least 12 people were killed and several others are being held hostage by a gunman at the American Civic Center in Binghamton, a city 175 miles north of New York on the way to the Niagara Falls.

Nalgonda encounter: Slain duo were SIMI cadres, says DGP

Nalgonda encounter: Slain duo were SIMI cadres, says DGP

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Two armed gangsters, who were gunned down by police in an encounter in Nalgonda district of Telangana, were active members of banned Students Islamic Movement of India and had been involved in a string of terror acts that included triggering of bomb blasts across the country, police said today.

J&K: Militants kill Congress leader

J&K: Militants kill Congress leader

Rediff.com1 Apr 2007

Jan Mohammad Kakroo was the district president of the party and office bearer of the local fruit growers association.

Dawood aide arrested in Mumbai

Dawood aide arrested in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Lamboo Shakil, the 42-year-old associate of Dawood, had come to the metropolis to carry out the gang's activities.

Shooting inside US university library, gunman reportedly killed

Shooting inside US university library, gunman reportedly killed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

At least two people are being treated for gunshot wounds after a shootout in the library of the Florida State University in the United States.

J&K: 5 labourers killed in Rajouri

J&K: 5 labourers killed in Rajouri

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Four militants barged into houses of some minority community members in Panglar village of Rajouri district at around 2 am, officials told PTI.

Bhatt case: Cops to quiz Pujari's jailed men

Bhatt case: Cops to quiz Pujari's jailed men

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Bhatt case: Cops to interrogate Pujari's jailed men

J&K: Top Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist killed

J&K: Top Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist killed

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Yasin, who had joined the outfit after deserting police as special police officer (SPO), was involved in the killing of ten minority community members at Dhar Sakri and six at Gabbar Budhal.

Cop injured in Nalgonda encounter succumbs to injuries

Cop injured in Nalgonda encounter succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

A police sub-inspector, who was critically injured in exchange of fire with suspected SIMI cadres in Nalgonda district last week, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday even as combing operation to nab more members of the banned outfit continued for the fourth day.

Assam: NDFB-S ultra attack again; 2 more killed, 3 injured

Assam: NDFB-S ultra attack again; 2 more killed, 3 injured

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Suspected militants from the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Sangbijit) killed more two persons and injured three others in two separate incidents of shootouts on Saturday in Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council areas in Assam.

Arunachal: Three accused in scribe's murder charge-sheeted

Arunachal: Three accused in scribe's murder charge-sheeted

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Arunachal Pradesh police on Wednesday charge sheeted three accused involved in the shooting incident of a lady journalist in Itanagar last year.

Tourists wearing short skirts prompted IM attack on Jama Masjid

Tourists wearing short skirts prompted IM attack on Jama Masjid

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Foreigners wearing mini skirts and entering Jama Masjid prompted Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhaktal and his aides to commit a terror strike at the historic mosque in September 2010, the Delhi police told a court.

Four more shot in Saudi Arabia

Four more shot in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

4 policemen died in a shootout with possible Al Qaeda extremists northwest of Riyadh.

NTR's son held; readmitted to hospital

NTR's son held; readmitted to hospital

Rediff.com6 Jun 2004

Balakrishna, who got himself admitted to a private hospital, was taken into custody at about 0330 IST and whisked away through the rear door.

Bomb scare at Boston Marathon finish line

Bomb scare at Boston Marathon finish line

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Two unattended backpacks near the Boston Marathon finish line sparked off a bomb scare and an evacuation of hundreds of people from the area on Wednesday in an eerie reminder of the terror attacks exactly a year ago.

3 terrorists shot in Jordan

3 terrorists shot in Jordan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

The terrorists were intercepted and killed following a tip off, the police said.

Meet Gully Boy's Moeen

Meet Gully Boy's Moeen

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'Which is your favourite scene in the film?' 'The scene where I get beaten up by the police in the lock-up and my friend Murad (Ranveer Singh) comes to meet me.' 'It was an emotional scene and showed a tough guy like Moeen in a vulnerable state.' 'Also, you witness a deep friendship in that scene.' 'I know the value of friends and I know that a friend can unconditionally help another.' 'It's very reflective of my own life.'

Pak-origin couple open fire at Christmas party in US,14 killed

Pak-origin couple open fire at Christmas party in US,14 killed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Police confirm that people have died in the shooting at a Southern California social services center.

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Sonchiriya is that rare Bollywood film, one that soars wildly above others in its genre, notes Ritwik Sharma.

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The two "terrorist incidents" at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night are among several attacks that have taken place in the United Kingdom in recent years.

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

As soon as he entered his barrack, Rahul noticed a group of seven inmates seated on their mattresses under the television set. They must be the terrorists, Rahul thought to himself. He knew that such accused are usually housed in murder barracks, far from jingoistic gangsters, who tend to abuse and attack them. A fascinating excerpt from Gangster On The Run: The True Story Of A Reformed Criminal.

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Forty-year-old O'Neil Bell was killed during a robbery in Atlanta, while suspended St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey underwent surgery after shootout

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Mateen -- who died in a shootout with police after the hostage siege -- has no criminal history and authorities are investigating if he had ties to Islamic extremism.

2 gunmen shot dead at Prophet cartoon event in Texas

2 gunmen shot dead at Prophet cartoon event in Texas

Rediff.com4 May 2015

About 200 people were inside the conference centre at the time and were moved to the back of the building before being evacuated using school buses.

Meet the Indian behind the New York bomber's arrest

Meet the Indian behind the New York bomber's arrest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'I came to this country from India 20 years ago to create a better life for my family. I am a father of four and a proud American citizen. I am also what America looks like.'

Priyanka stopped from going to Sonbhadra to meet clash victims

Priyanka stopped from going to Sonbhadra to meet clash victims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

"I want to peacefully meet the family members of the victims who had fallen to the bullets in the clash. I want to see the orders under which I have been stopped to meet them," Priyanka Gandhi said while sitting on the dharna .