News for 'terror'

NIA Probes Drone Arms Smuggling for Terror Plot

NIA Probes Drone Arms Smuggling for Terror Plot

Rediff.com2 days ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an investigation into the smuggling of arms and ammunition via drones across the India-Pakistan border, suspecting a larger conspiracy to carry out terror attacks in India.

Delhi Police Detain UP Youth Over Suspected Terror Links

Delhi Police Detain UP Youth Over Suspected Terror Links

Rediff.com4 days ago

A youth from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been detained by the Delhi Police's Special Cell on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities. The individual, Rizwan Ahmad, was taken into custody and his electronic devices were seized for examination. He previously faced terror-related charges in Mumbai.

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a Pakistan's ISI-backed terror module, arresting three individuals and seizing weapons intended for attacks on police establishments.

Maharashtra ATS and Delhi Police Nab Two Suspected Terror Operatives

Maharashtra ATS and Delhi Police Nab Two Suspected Terror Operatives

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and Delhi Police's Special Cell have jointly arrested two individuals allegedly linked to a terror group involved in online radicalisation.

ISIS-Linked Terror Module Targeting Indian Youth Busted

ISIS-Linked Terror Module Targeting Indian Youth Busted

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.

Two Arrested in Delhi Arms Smuggling Racket with Terror Links

Two Arrested in Delhi Arms Smuggling Racket with Terror Links

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two key operatives of a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged foreign links. The accused were detained at the IGI Airport and arrested in connection with an ongoing probe into an international arms smuggling racket.

ISIS-linked terror module targeting Indian youth, women busted

ISIS-linked terror module targeting Indian youth, women busted

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.

Terror Suspect Detained in Uttar Pradesh: Delhi Police Investigate Links

Terror Suspect Detained in Uttar Pradesh: Delhi Police Investigate Links

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police's Special Cell has detained a youth from Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities. The suspect, Rizwan Ahmad, was taken to Delhi for further investigation, with electronic devices seized. He previously faced terror-related charges in Mumbai.

Terror incidents decline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after operation

Terror incidents decline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after operation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Terror incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have declined by 65 per cent following the launch of "Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq," according to official documents.

Gujarat Assembly Removes Terrorism Provisions from Crime Act

Gujarat Assembly Removes Terrorism Provisions from Crime Act

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Gujarat legislative assembly has unanimously passed a bill amending the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015, to remove terrorism-related provisions. This change aligns the state law with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which now comprehensively addresses terrorism, preventing overlap and ambiguity in legal proceedings.

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir police have dismantled an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module, arresting five individuals, including a fugitive who had been on the run for 16 years. The operation involved multiple agencies and uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to terrorists.

Srinagar Police Dismantles Major LeT Terror Network, Arrests Five

Srinagar Police Dismantles Major LeT Terror Network, Arrests Five

Rediff.com1 days ago

Srinagar police have dismantled a major interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module, arresting five individuals, including two Pakistani terrorists who had been operating for 16 years. The operation uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to LeT terrorists across multiple states.

Delhi Boosts Security for Hanuman Jayanti Amid Terror Plot Concerns

Delhi Boosts Security for Hanuman Jayanti Amid Terror Plot Concerns

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have heightened security across the city ahead of Hanuman Jayanti following the arrest of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba handler allegedly planning terror strikes. Enhanced surveillance and restrictions are in place to ensure peace during the festival.

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested 36 militants in Punjab province, averting major terror plots.

Father of UP Man Detained on Terror Suspicion Demands Strictest Punishment if Guilty

Father of UP Man Detained on Terror Suspicion Demands Strictest Punishment if Guilty

Rediff.com2 days ago

The father of Rizwan Ahmed, detained on suspicion of terrorist links, has stated that his son should receive the strictest punishment if found guilty. Rizwan was detained by Delhi Police in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, and is under investigation for potential involvement in terrorist activities.

J&K Police Target LeT Terror Module in Valley Raids

J&K Police Target LeT Terror Module in Valley Raids

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Counter Intelligence Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids at multiple locations in the valley as part of its investigations into a transnational terror module operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Pak-linked terror module targeting key infra busted in UP, 4 nabbed

Pak-linked terror module targeting key infra busted in UP, 4 nabbed

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested four members of a suspected terror module allegedly operating at the behest of Pakistani handlers for planning attacks on key installations, including railway infrastructure.

Indian Youth Recruited for Terror by Pakistan Network: Police Bust Module

Indian Youth Recruited for Terror by Pakistan Network: Police Bust Module

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have busted a Pakistan-linked terror module recruiting Indian youth through social media, arresting a key operative and uncovering plans for potential attacks.

NIA probes US citizen, six Ukrainians in cross-border terror plot

NIA probes US citizen, six Ukrainians in cross-border terror plot

Rediff.com7 days ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating a US citizen and six Ukrainians for a terror conspiracy involving suspected links to ethnic rebel groups in India and Myanmar, including allegations of providing drone training.

Two Arrested, Hand Grenades Seized in Punjab Terror Plot Aversion

Two Arrested, Hand Grenades Seized in Punjab Terror Plot Aversion

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have arrested two men in Bathinda and seized two hand grenades, averting a major terror threat. The grenades are believed to be linked to cross-border elements aiming to disrupt peace in the state.

ISI-Sponsored Terror Module Busted in Punjab, Arms Recovered

ISI-Sponsored Terror Module Busted in Punjab, Arms Recovered

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an ISI-sponsored terror module, arresting two individuals and recovering a cache of arms, including an AK-47 rifle and Glock pistols.

Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Recover IED

Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Recover IED

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Punjab Police busted a foreign-based terror module, arresting two individuals and recovering a fully assembled RDX-laden Improvised Explosive Device (IED), foiling a major terror conspiracy.

Life sentence for Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi over terror activities

Life sentence for Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi over terror activities

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment under the UAPA, along with prison sentences for her associates.

Engineering Student Held for Sharing Terror Propaganda

Engineering Student Held for Sharing Terror Propaganda

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra ATS has arrested an engineering student from Mumbai for allegedly sharing online propaganda material linked to banned terrorist organisations. Two other individuals are also under investigation.

Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of ISIS affiliation, citing gaps in the police investigation and failure to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

India unveils 'Prahaar', first national counter-terror policy

India unveils 'Prahaar', first national counter-terror policy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The policy unveiled by the home ministry is based on seven key pillars to counter the terror threats emanating from India or abroad -- prevention, responses, aggregating internal capacities, human rights and "Rule of Law"-based processes.

India, UK to Enhance Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism

India, UK to Enhance Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

India and the United Kingdom have agreed to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism and organized crime, including addressing pro-Khalistani extremists in Britain, during the sixth India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue.

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, who has been in jail for over eight years in a terror funding case, citing the unlikelihood of a timely trial conclusion and the curtailment of personal liberty.

India, Israel vow joint fight against terror, back global peace

India, Israel vow joint fight against terror, back global peace

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

India and Israel have strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, and reaffirmed their commitment to combating the threat.

Why NIA seeks China's help in Pahalgam terror attack case

Why NIA seeks China's help in Pahalgam terror attack case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The camera was activated on January 30, 2024 at Dongguan--an industrial metropolis in China, and is among various material objects and electronic devices found and examined by the investigators connected with conspiracy.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha Dismisses Two Employees for Alleged Terrorist Links

J&K LG Manoj Sinha Dismisses Two Employees for Alleged Terrorist Links

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated the services of two employees for their alleged links with terror outfits, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.

Pakistan Security Forces Face Mounting Terror Attacks

Pakistan Security Forces Face Mounting Terror Attacks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Multiple terror attacks in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during Ramazan have resulted in the deaths of security personnel, while security forces in Balochistan have killed several rebels in response.

How a Kerala MLA Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Attempt Linking Her to Terrorism

How a Kerala MLA Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Attempt Linking Her to Terrorism

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A Kerala MLA, K Shantakumari, was targeted by a cyber fraud gang impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad officers, who claimed she was linked to a bomb blast case. She reported the incident to the cyber cell after uncovering their deception.

Pulwama Terror Attack: Remembering The Fallen

Pulwama Terror Attack: Remembering The Fallen

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

CRPF personnel paid solemn tribute to the 40 martyrs on the 7th anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack at Lethpora. The commemoration ceremony included wreath-laying, moments of silence, and heartfelt tributes to the brave jawans who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 14, 2019.

Rajasthan man held for suspected anti-national activities, Pakistan terror link

Rajasthan man held for suspected anti-national activities, Pakistan terror link

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly engaging in anti-national activities and communicating with a Pakistani terrorist through social media.

Pakistani Gangster Charged in Grenade Attack on YouTuber's Home

Pakistani Gangster Charged in Grenade Attack on YouTuber's Home

Rediff.com6 days ago

The NIA has filed charges against two accused, including Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti, in connection with last year's grenade attack on YouTuber Roger Sandhu's house in Jalandhar.

Pakistan Drone Strike Eliminates Three Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Drone Strike Eliminates Three Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com2 days ago

Security forces in Pakistan killed three terrorists in a drone strike targeting a hideout in the Orakzai district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

How an MLA was nearly scammed by cyber fraudsters claiming a terror link

How an MLA was nearly scammed by cyber fraudsters claiming a terror link

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A Kerala MLA, K Shantakumari, was targeted by cyber fraudsters claiming a connection to a bomb blast case and using her identity. The MLA reported the incident to the cyber cell after her son identified inconsistencies in the video call.

NIA Requests Investigation into Bhubaneswar Explosion

NIA Requests Investigation into Bhubaneswar Explosion

Rediff.com2 days ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally requested the Bhubaneswar police to hand over the investigation into a January explosion that resulted in two fatalities, citing concerns about a potential terror link.

Indian Navy ships escorting tankers through Strait of Hormuz: Rajnath

Indian Navy ships escorting tankers through Strait of Hormuz: Rajnath

Rediff.com6 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assures India's energy security amidst West Asia tensions, highlighting naval protection of tankers and readiness to counter cross-border terrorism.