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Bound For Managua, They Land In Mumbai

Bound For Managua, They Land In Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The Nicaragua bound charter Legend Airlines Airbus A340 flight, that was grounded at Vatry airport in France for four days on suspicion of human trafficking, arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

DMK ex-member Jaffer Sadiq, partners invested Rs 40-cr drug money films: ED

DMK ex-member Jaffer Sadiq, partners invested Rs 40-cr drug money films: ED

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate made these claims in an official statement issued by the federal agency following its raids in this case at Chennai, Madurai and Tiruchirapalli on April 9.

Aryan Khan not just drug consumer, but also involved in drug trafficking: NCB

Aryan Khan not just drug consumer, but also involved in drug trafficking: NCB

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The anti-drugs agency in its affidavit said attempts are being made to tamper with the ongoing investigation with a malafide intention to derail the probe into the case.

Revealed: Human trafficking network in northeast

Revealed: Human trafficking network in northeast

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Not less than 10,000 people, mostly children, are trafficked into the Northeast with a good number smuggled in from Bangladesh, Nepal and other South East Asian countries, surveys by NGOs have revealed.

Child trafficking case: CID quizzes BJP MP Roopa Ganguly

Child trafficking case: CID quizzes BJP MP Roopa Ganguly

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The CID had unearthed a child trafficking racket earlier this year under which babies and children were allegedly sold, some to foreigners, through illegal adoption deals.

Young African footballers duped, dumped by traffickers

Young African footballers duped, dumped by traffickers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

On the pitches of ramshackle football academies across West Africa, teenage boys chase one another in pursuit of the ball, the chance to impress, and the prospect of a lucrative contract with one of Europe's top teams.

India off US human trafficking 'Watch List'

India off US human trafficking 'Watch List'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

After a gap of six years, the United States has taken India off the human trafficking 'Watch List' for making significant efforts in combating the menace.

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

Rediff.com17 May 2016

However, the voice of the poor victims of prostitution got drowned in the loud and flashy discourses on other mundane gender issues like child marriage, maternal health, water and sanitation, economic empowerment.

Cyber criminals make woman lawyer strip on camera, send Rs 14 lakh

Cyber criminals make woman lawyer strip on camera, send Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A woman lawyer in Bengaluru fell prey to cyber criminals and during 'video arrest' for two days she not only lost money to the tune of Rs 14.57 lakh but also posed nude on camera for them, police sources said on Tuesday.

Top cop who has become an anti-trafficking hero

Top cop who has become an anti-trafficking hero

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Fighting sex trafficking and forced labour became Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat's life mission. The winner of the US State Department's 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report Heroes Award speaks to Rediff.com

Bihar is fighting the scourge of human trafficking

Bihar is fighting the scourge of human trafficking

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The Bihar government's initiative to curtail one of the gravest criminal offences in the state -- human trafficking -- is finally showing results. The police have rescued 350 children and 127 women from human traffickers in the last three years, according to official figures. They have arrested 381 human traffickers. Most of the rescued victims of human trafficking were minor children.

Plane grounded in France: Guj police begin hunt to nab agents

Plane grounded in France: Guj police begin hunt to nab agents

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

He said most of the passengers on the chartered plane that returned from France were from districts of Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana and Anand.

Desi cop arrested in California for drug trafficking

Desi cop arrested in California for drug trafficking

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Police officer Harminder Phagura is busted for aiding a 'friend' in carrying out cocaine deals.

Human trafficking: 'India must be more responsive'

Human trafficking: 'India must be more responsive'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The State Department's annual report on human trafficking released worldwide on Tuesday, ranked India for a fourth consecutive year in the report's second-worst category, the so-called Tier 2 Watch List.

Bengal BJP leader arrested in child trafficking case

Bengal BJP leader arrested in child trafficking case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Four persons have been arrested so far for their alleged involvement in the case involving the trafficking of at least 17 children.

Terrorism breathing its last in J-K, says LG Manoj Sinha

Terrorism breathing its last in J-K, says LG Manoj Sinha

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The recent terror acts are a sign of our enemy's desperation, he said, in an apparent reference to Pakistan.

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Rediff.com30 May 2024

According to federal government officials, Wahida, a resident of Nagaon district in Assam, was arrested along with her son while illegally entering Pakistan from Afghanistan via the Chaman border last year.

UK: 6 charged for trafficking Indian woman

UK: 6 charged for trafficking Indian woman

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Six people from London have been charged in connection with trafficking a woman from Hyderabad, the police said on Friday. The woman has not been named.

Bihar: Human trafficking dips as govt goes alert

Bihar: Human trafficking dips as govt goes alert

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Although human trafficking is still rampant in Bihar, but the state government's initiatives to check it are showing some results.

ED files case against YouTuber Elvish Yadav over snake venom use

ED files case against YouTuber Elvish Yadav over snake venom use

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The central agency has pressed charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after taking cognisance of a FIR and charge sheet filed by the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) district police in Uttar Pradesh last month against him and other linked to him.

Gujarat CID grills 20 'dunki' flight passengers sent back by France

Gujarat CID grills 20 'dunki' flight passengers sent back by France

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

According to a senior state Crime Investigation Department official, those passengers included at least 60 from Gujarat, who have already reached their respective native places in the state.

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.

India, China on US trafficking watchlist

India, China on US trafficking watchlist

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

The Indian government does not fully comply with the minimum standards for elimination of trafficking, it said but conceded that New Delhi is making "significant efforts" to fight bonded labour.

Not fighting against...: Kejriwal amid rift with Cong in Punjab

Not fighting against...: Kejriwal amid rift with Cong in Punjab

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Under attack from the Congress over the arrest of its MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in a 2015 drugs case, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said they are fighting against drugs and not against any party or a leader.

Passengers on dunki flight to Nicaragua paid Rs 60-80 lakh

Passengers on dunki flight to Nicaragua paid Rs 60-80 lakh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

More than 60 people from Gujarat on board the Nicaragua-bound plane, which was sent back from France over suspected human trafficking, had agreed to pay Rs 60 lakh to Rs 80 lakh to immigration agents, who promised to cross into the US illegally after reaching the Latin American country, officials said.

Trafficking scam kingpin surrenders in Hyderabad

Trafficking scam kingpin surrenders in Hyderabad

Rediff.com3 May 2007

With his surrender, the police hope to unearth the racket and investigate the alleged role of some of the politicians from Andhra Pradesh in the scandal.

India working with French authorities after flight detained

India working with French authorities after flight detained

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The plane that took off from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates carrying 303 Indian passengers, including many minors, was grounded at the Chalons-Vatry airport in Marne on Thursday.

ED probes money laundering in drug case linked to DMK ex-functionary

ED probes money laundering in drug case linked to DMK ex-functionary

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The ED will probe if money earned from the illicit narcotics trade was laundered to create movable and immovable assets by the accused. The investigation will run parallel to the NCB probe, the sources said.

Once trafficked, this teen, is now an international child rights activist

Once trafficked, this teen, is now an international child rights activist

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Anoyara Khatun, 18, now leads 80 groups of children, who are fighting against evils like child marriage, trafficking, child labour, besides other issues related to health and education.

Talk about human trafficking: Shivraj Patil

Talk about human trafficking: Shivraj Patil

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Patil has said that there needs to be a multi-pronged approach to the issue.

Afghan heroin trafficker extradited to US

Afghan heroin trafficker extradited to US

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Haji Baz was one of eight individuals designated by President Bush for sanctions pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.\n

US, India launch anti-trafficking project

US, India launch anti-trafficking project

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The project, to be taken up through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, will be carried out in Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh initially, an official statement said.\n\n

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Record 3,300 kg of drugs seized off Gujarat coast in major drug haul

Record 3,300 kg of drugs seized off Gujarat coast in major drug haul

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The drugs seized include 3,089 kilograms of charas, 158 kg of Methamphetamine and 25 kg of morphine.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

Hillary meets victims of sex trafficking in Kolkata

Hillary meets victims of sex trafficking in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 May 2012

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Kolkata on Sunday in the first leg of her three-day visit to the country. During her two-day stay in the city, she will meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The two leaders are expected to discuss the Teesta water sharing treaty as well as the issue of FDI in retail.

India-Pak sign MoU against drug trafficking

India-Pak sign MoU against drug trafficking

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

India and Pakistan on Tuesday agreed to enhance cooperation through "effective and sustained steps" to control illicit drug trade and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost efforts to prevent the trafficking of narcotics and precursor chemicals.

Child trafficking gets little attention as forces too strained

Child trafficking gets little attention as forces too strained

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Child protection groups are worried about unaccompanied children in Uttarakhand, reports Kavita Chowdhury

2 Indians to hang for drug trafficking in Malaysia

2 Indians to hang for drug trafficking in Malaysia

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Two Indian nationals have been sentenced to death by two separate Malaysian High Courts for trafficking in 12 kilogram of ketamine drug, reports said on Tuesday.

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.