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4 Babbar Khalsa Int men plead guilty in court

4 Babbar Khalsa Int men plead guilty in court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Four modules of Sikh separatist group Babbar Khalsa International, arrested for planning to target religious figures, were on Wednesday sentenced to imprisonment already undergone after they pleaded guilty for being member of the banned outfit.

Court pulls up Tihar officials over daily call facility to Khalid, Sharjeel

Court pulls up Tihar officials over daily call facility to Khalid, Sharjeel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

On Monday, another accused Meeran Haider also applied to the restoration of inmate daily phone call facilities.

Hyderabad blasts: 60 hours of CCTV footage crucial to case

Hyderabad blasts: 60 hours of CCTV footage crucial to case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The 60 hours of CCTV footage obtained by the special cell of the Hyderabad police will be crucial in cracking the twin blasts case. The police have managed to get access to footage from four cameras installed near the Dilsusknagar blast site.

India to have fuel cell cars?

India to have fuel cell cars?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

Israeli envoy attack: Iran militia plotted with Kazmi

Israeli envoy attack: Iran militia plotted with Kazmi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The Delhi police probe into the February 13 terror bombing on Israeli envoy Tal Yehoshua's car in New Delhi has revealed that journalist Syed Mohammad Kazmi had plotted it in collusion with members of a military arm -- Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, including one Syed Ali Mahdiansadr.

Cell phones, air travel, PCs to be cheaper

Cell phones, air travel, PCs to be cheaper

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

The government on Thursday slashed customs duties on various non-agricultural goods, cell phones, IT and electronics items and abolished domestic and foreign travel tax.

Two suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorists arrested

Two suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorists arrested

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Two suspected terrorists of the Babbar Khalsa International have been arrested by the Delhi police. The police claimed that some politicians and religious leaders were on the duo's target list. The arrested have been identified as Sarvpreet and Jaswinder. A team of Delhi police's Special Cell apprehended the duo, said a senior police official.One of them was arrested from Punjab while the second person was apprehended from north-west Delhi's Shalimar Bagh

Jail videos: Court to hear Jain's plea on Tuesday for action against ED

Jail videos: Court to hear Jain's plea on Tuesday for action against ED

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The matter, which was scheduled to come up for a hearing on Monday, was adjourned for Tuesday since the judge was on leave.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

I played the game in true spirit, says Sreesanth

I played the game in true spirit, says Sreesanth

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Out on bail after 27 days in Tihar jail, tainted India pacer S Sreesanth on Tuesday said that he would never want to "forget this episode" as it had taught him a lot of things.

Delhi Police raid Chandila's residence for further clues

Delhi Police raid Chandila's residence for further clues

Rediff.com18 May 2013

A six-member team of Delhi Police's Special Cell on Saturday raided tainted cricketer Ajit Chandila's residence in Prahladpur in Haryana for further clues on the IPL spot-fixing issue that has led to the cricketer's arrest.

Naxal leader Kobad Ghandy moves HC for bail

Naxal leader Kobad Ghandy moves HC for bail

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Jailed Naxal leader Kobad Ghandy, who was arrested for setting up a base of banned CPI-Maoist in the national capital, on Thursday sought bail from the Delhi high court on the ground that he has already been granted the relief by Andhra Pradesh high court in a case.

Delhi Police assaulted, tortured me: Liyaqat Shah

Delhi Police assaulted, tortured me: Liyaqat Shah

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Suspected Hizbul militant Liyaqat Shah on Thursday alleged in a court here that he has been beaten up and tortured by the officials of special cell of Delhi Police during his custody following his arrest.

27 children missing in UP's Muzaffarnagar district

27 children missing in UP's Muzaffarnagar district

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The police on Monday said that 33 children have gone missing in Muzaffaranagar district since 2007 and only six of them have been found.

Israeli diplomat attack: 'Other agency not to quiz Kazmi'

Israeli diplomat attack: 'Other agency not to quiz Kazmi'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The Delhi police was specifically told on Wednesday by a court in New Delhi not to permit any other probe agency to interrogate journalist Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi, arrested for his alleged role in the February 13 bombing of an Israeli diplomat car.

Tunda remanded to 4-day police custody

Tunda remanded to 4-day police custody

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The Special Cell of Delhi Police produced Tunda before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Amit Bansal and sought 10 days' custody for interrogation, saying it had to establish the source of explosives which were provided to various Pakistani nationals arrested in 1998 in connection with 37 bomb blasts.

Visa case: Delhi police record Geelani's statement

Visa case: Delhi police record Geelani's statement

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The Delhi police on Wednesday recorded the statement of pro-Pakistan hardliner Hurriyat Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani in connection with the allegations that he had given a recommendation letter to arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant Athesham Malik for getting a Pakistani visa.

Land grab victims will get back property: Govt

Land grab victims will get back property: Govt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

The Jayalalithaa-led All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam government on Thursday underlined its determination to act against land grab cases, in which connection many DMK functionaries have been jailed, assuring victims their "lost property" would be reclaimed.

Jaitley phone tapping: 'Offence of forgery made out'

Jaitley phone tapping: 'Offence of forgery made out'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The Delhi police on Friday told a court in New Delhi that offences of forgery may be made out against the four arrested accused, including its constable Arvind Dabas, in the Arun Jaitley phone tapping case.

'Arms supplier to Maoists' arrested in Delhi

'Arms supplier to Maoists' arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

A Nepali national, suspected to be behind supplying explosive materials to Maoists in India and Nepal, has been placed under arrest in the capital New Delhi's central district area. Police officials said that the accused has been arrested with several explosive detonators and wires.

Busted LeT module planned to create havoc in K'taka

Busted LeT module planned to create havoc in K'taka

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The probe by the Bengaluru police in coordination with the special cell of the Delhi police has revealed that the team of 10 persons from the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami and the Lashkar-e-Tayiba had split into two groups to carry out a series of operations in Karnataka.

13/7 blasts: Hawala operator held in Delhi

13/7 blasts: Hawala operator held in Delhi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

A suspected hawala operator, who allegedly handed over Rs 10 lakh to fugitive Indian Mujahiddin operative Yasin Bhatkal for executing the July 13 triple blasts that killed 27 people in Mumbai, has been arrested from Delhi, the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad said on Tuesday.

13/7 blasts: How police rivalry let mastermind slip away

13/7 blasts: How police rivalry let mastermind slip away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Toral Varia Deshpande brings you the details of how rivalry between India's two of the most recognised agencies, the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad and the Special Cell of Delhi Police, has cost India one it's most wanted terrorist and 13/7 Mumbai serial blasts mastermind -- Yasin Ahmad Siddibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal.

Court frames charges against Kobad Ghandy

Court frames charges against Kobad Ghandy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

A Delhi court on Monday charged alleged top naxal leader Kobad Ghandy with being a member of a banned terror outfit and furthering its activities in violation of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Jawan gets 7 years for leaking sensitive info to Pak

Jawan gets 7 years for leaking sensitive info to Pak

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

A Delhi court has sentenced an army jawan to seven years in jail for doubling as a Pakistan intelligence agent and supplying sensitive defence-related information to the neighbouring country.

Delhi's Lodhi Road where Jundal is lodged turns fortress

Delhi's Lodhi Road where Jundal is lodged turns fortress

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

A round-the-clock three-tier security ring has been thrown around the special cell office of the Delhi police where the prize catch in 26/11, Sayed Zabiuddin alias Abu Jundal of the Lashker-e-Tayiba, has been kept.

Mumbai cops move Delhi court seeking Abu Jundal's custody

Mumbai cops move Delhi court seeking Abu Jundal's custody

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

The Mumbai police on Tuesday moved a court in New Delhi seeking custody of alleged 26/11 Mumbai terror attack key handler Abu Jundal, who is currently in the custody of the special cell of the Delhi police.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

Who is the Batla House encounter convict Ariz Khan?

Who is the Batla House encounter convict Ariz Khan?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Ariz Khan, who has been awarded death penalty for the murder of Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in connection with the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case was allegedly associated with the Indian Mujahideen.

NIA court issues warrants against 23 terrorists hiding in Pak

NIA court issues warrants against 23 terrorists hiding in Pak

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A special NIA court has issued non-bailable warrants against 23 terrorists operating from across the border after exfiltrating from their home district of Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

Didn't force Kazmi to sign blank papers: Delhi police

Didn't force Kazmi to sign blank papers: Delhi police

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

The Delhi police on Saturday denied that it had made journalist Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi, arrested for his alleged role in the bombing of an Israeli diplomat's car, sign blank papers and documents without letting him read them.

NIA, 6 anti-terror state wings probe Delhi blast

NIA, 6 anti-terror state wings probe Delhi blast

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Sources in the special cell have said that police forces in multiple states have been asked to track the regrouping of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India. Sahim Salim reports.

Cops make new plea for Ghandy's prosecution under UAP

Cops make new plea for Ghandy's prosecution under UAP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Two days after naxal leader Kobad Ghandy was absolved of the terror charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for want of proper sanction, the police has made a fresh plea to a Delhi court with a renewed sanction of his prosecution under the anti-terror law.

Two LeT militants arrested in Delhi

Two LeT militants arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Besides RDX, two pistols were also recovered from the duo, Shaheen and Shamil.

Road-rage: Delhi Police ACP assaulted in South Delhi

Road-rage: Delhi Police ACP assaulted in South Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

A senior Delhi Police official posted with the elite Special Cell was severely assaulted on Thursday allegedly by three persons including a woman and a juvenile in a case of road-rage in South Delhi's posh Lodhi Estate area.

Foreign hand possible behind Israeli diplomat attack: Cops

Foreign hand possible behind Israeli diplomat attack: Cops

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The Delhi police on Wednesday told a court in New Delhi that the conspiracy of Israeli diplomat car bombing case was hatched outside India and the possibility of foreign hands in it cannot be ruled out.

IM suspected to be behind May Delhi HC blast

IM suspected to be behind May Delhi HC blast

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

Banned Indian Mujahideen terror outfit is suspected to be behind the low intensity blast outside the Delhi high court in May last year.

'Arrested MHA officer did not compromise security'

'Arrested MHA officer did not compromise security'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Since he handled telecom, mining, shipping and transportation industries, we are looking into all his activities at the ministry. This could possibly be a case of industrial espionage," a senior police officer of the special cell, involved in the case's investigation told rediff.com.

Delhi court convicts 4 IM operatives for nationwide terror attack plot

Delhi court convicts 4 IM operatives for nationwide terror attack plot

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The judge will hear arguments on the quantum of punishment on July 12 and the convicts can get a maximum sentence of life imprisonment for the offences.

Criminals belonging to Yogi's caste 'still alive': Samajwadi Party

Criminals belonging to Yogi's caste 'still alive': Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The SP also alleged that it was the BJP people who got Umesh Pal, a key witness in the 2005 killing of then BSP legislator Raju Pal, murdered.