News for 'underworld'

Azhar, Saeed, Dawood declared terrorists under amended UAPA

Azhar, Saeed, Dawood declared terrorists under amended UAPA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

They are the first to be declared terrorists under the new anti-law, a home ministry official said.

Extortion charges framed against Abu Salem

Extortion charges framed against Abu Salem

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Salem, who was brought to the capital from Bhopal amid tight security arrangements, was produced before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja who framed criminal charges against the extradited gangster.

Top UK don used Facebook to run crime network

Top UK don used Facebook to run crime network

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

An underworld don, who is languishing in a maximum-security British jail, has been using Facebook to run his drugs and organised crime empire and intimidate his enemies. Colin Gunn, one of the Britain's most dangerous gangsters, has been able to correspond freely with up to 565 'friends' on the social networking site for the past two months.Gunn, who is serving a 35-year sentence for conspiracy to murder, is said to be still running his drugs and organised crime cartel.

Nepal: Ex prince denies role in fake currency case

Nepal: Ex prince denies role in fake currency case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Nepal's former crown prince Paras Shah has denied media reports linking him to a fake Indian currency racket operated by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, terming it "false and malicious".

Monica Bedi's fresh lease to life

Monica Bedi's fresh lease to life

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The actress can now apply for a new passport and pursue a career in films.

First look: Kallara Santhe

First look: Kallara Santhe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Check out this Kannada movie starring Yesh and Hari Priya.

Will not hand over Dawood, Memon, Masood, says Pak

Will not hand over Dawood, Memon, Masood, says Pak

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Pakistan today rejected India's demand to hand over three terrorists and criminals, including underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, saying that action would be taken against individuals found involved in terrorist activities under Pakistani law.

Review: Satya 2 Is As Bad As Satya Was Good

Review: Satya 2 Is As Bad As Satya Was Good

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

It is hard to believe that RGV chose to make a sequel to his most iconic creation as both the films, Satya and Satya 2 have nothing in common.

'Abu Salem got passport on fake documents'

'Abu Salem got passport on fake documents'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The then Deputy Superintendent of Police Crime Branch, J P Pali on Tuesday said in the court that underworld don Abu Salem and others have procured passports from the Bhopal office on the basis of fake documents.

'Pak has not cooperated in handing over Dawood'

'Pak has not cooperated in handing over Dawood'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

India has been asking Pakistan to hand over 42 fugitives including underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, but Islamabad has refused to cooperate, Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna told Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Dawood's arrest a pipedream for India at best

Dawood's arrest a pipedream for India at best

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Following the arrest of terror operatives Abdul Karim Tunda and Yasin Bhatkal, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde had grandly proclaimed that Dawood Ibrahim, India's most wanted man, will be the next terrorist to be arrested.

Pak mum on India's demand to hand over Dawood

Pak mum on India's demand to hand over Dawood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

India on Wednesday said Pakistan has not responded to its consistent demand for handing over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and others fugitives."We have consistently asked Pakistan to hand over Ibrahim and others to us. The demand has been made in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.... But, unfortunately there has been no response from Pakistan so far," Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said in the Lok Sabha.

Shakeel gang wanted to kill Sadhvi's lawyers

Shakeel gang wanted to kill Sadhvi's lawyers

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Shooters of underworld don Chhota Shakeel gang were targeting not only the lawyer of Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Varun Gandhi but also the advocates of right wing Hindu activist Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, who is the prime accused in the Malegaon blasts case. "Our probe revealed that they (the shooters of Chhota Shakeel gang) wanted to eliminate lawyers of Pragya Thakur," said sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch.

How the LeT plans to kill Kasab

How the LeT plans to kill Kasab

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Chota Shakeel, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, has been given the responsibility of killing Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested during the terror attack on Mumbai, according to Intelligence Bureau sources. IB sources have revealed that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba has asked Shakeel, a close associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, to kill Kasab. Shakeel is currently hiding in Pakistan, said IB officials, under the patronage of the ISI & LeT.

Court issues fresh warrant against Abu Salem

Court issues fresh warrant against Abu Salem

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

A Delhi court on Thursday issued a fresh production warrant against underworld don Abu Salem, after the Mumbai police failed to produce him in a case lodged in 2005, for allegedly making calls to a Delhi-based businessman demanding Rs five crore as protection money."Issue production warrant against Abu Salem for October 26," Additional Sessions Judge Pinki, who was to hear arguments on the framing of charges in the case, said.

Ram Gopal Varma: Amitabh knows I will not make bad films

Ram Gopal Varma: Amitabh knows I will not make bad films

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Ram Gopal Varma takes on the media in his next film, Rann.

Was unaware of Maria-Modi meet, says former Maharashtra CM Chavan

Was unaware of Maria-Modi meet, says former Maharashtra CM Chavan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

"Such trips are cleared at the level of home minister. I wasn't briefed about it," Chavan, who was the chief minister last year said.

Gulama fails to impress

Gulama fails to impress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Gulama may impress the mass audience to some extent, but is not meant for the family audience.

Dawood directly involved in Mumbai attacks: Russia

Dawood directly involved in Mumbai attacks: Russia

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim was directly involved in the deadly 26/11 attacks in Mumbai and his clandestine drug trafficking network was used to finance the terror strikes in India's financial hub, a top Russian crime buster said on Thursday. "Gathered inputs testify that infamous regional drug baron Dawood Ibrahim had provided his logistics network for preparing and carrying out the Mumbai terror attacks by the militants." a Russian officer said.

J Dey case: Charges framed against Rajan; pleads innocence

J Dey case: Charges framed against Rajan; pleads innocence

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The framing of charges against Rajan paves the way for the trial, five years after the veteran investigative journalist was shot dead in suburban Powai in 2011.

Review: Slum Bala

Review: Slum Bala

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Debuting director Sumana and writer Agni Sridhar have done a commendable job in providing insights to the cruel world of politician, police and criminals. Vijay and Shubha Poonja have done a perfect job in the acting department. The two songs in the film are sure to rock.

RAW helping militants in Afghanistan: Musharraf

RAW helping militants in Afghanistan: Musharraf

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

A combative audience at a conclave in New Delhi on Saturday night cornered former President Pervez Musharraf over terrorism emanating from Pakistan and the aggressive leader retaliated by accusing Indian agencies of fomenting trouble in his country. He also asked India to 'overcome the burden of history' and not indulge in blaming each other but move forward with the peace process. Musharraf also evaded a direct reply to a query on shielding underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Masood, Dawood are not in Pakistan: Malik

Masood, Dawood are not in Pakistan: Malik

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim are not in Pakistan, Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik said today.

Dawood gang to double up for Lashkar

Dawood gang to double up for Lashkar

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The immediate problem that the Lashkar faces following the crackdown is the supply of arms and other materials to carry out terror strikes. Dawood Ibrahim has been asked to use his existing smuggling channels to send in arms and ammunition.

Knowing Mumbai's new top cop better

Knowing Mumbai's new top cop better

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

The Tamil Nadu-born Sivanandan taught economics for three years and shot to fame -- almost literally -- during his momentous tenure as head of the Mumbai Crime Branch during the late nineties. During his two-year stint as joint commissioner (crime), over 250 members of the Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan gangs were shot dead in police encounters.

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I wasn't interested in shackling my freedom to a Bollywood actor.' A fascinating excerpt from Lisa Ray's memoir Close To The Bone.

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.

Singh's Shinde charge puts focus on Dawood's India operations

Singh's Shinde charge puts focus on Dawood's India operations

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Former home secretary RK Singh set off a storm with his allegation that Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde stalled investigations into a businessman's links underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. But the fact is that the police were not allowed to make any headway into their investigations, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

CBI to verify Anees Ibrahim's detention reports

CBI to verify Anees Ibrahim's detention reports

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation approached the Saudi Arabian authorities on Tuesday to verify reports about the detention in that country of Anees Ibrahim, brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Ram Gopal Varma to helm biopic on Paritala Ravi

Ram Gopal Varma to helm biopic on Paritala Ravi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

His forthcoming offering is Rakta Charitra, a film on the life of Paritala Ravi, one of the most feared individuals in the blood-ridden faction politics of south India, particularly Andhra Pradesh, who was assassinated in 2005.

Why the CIA does not want Dawood in Indian hands

Why the CIA does not want Dawood in Indian hands

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Investigative journalist Wayne Madsen reported that according to intelligence sources, Ibrahim is a CIA asset, both as a veteran of the mujahedeen war and in a continuing connection with his casino and drug trade operations in Kathmandu.

India urges Pak to act against fugitives

India urges Pak to act against fugitives

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

India has asked Pakistan to take strict action against Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, underworld dons Dawood Ibrahim and Tiger Memon and terror leader Maulana Masood Azhar, who are named in a list of 20 wanted terrorists handed over to Islamabad by New Delhi.

IB probing Dawood's role in attacks

IB probing Dawood's role in attacks

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

The investigating agencies probing the Mumbai terror attack are looking into the role played by underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim in the attack. Intelligence Bureau officials have tipped off the police that the don could have provided vital information to the terrorists.

Only 10 terrorists landed on Wednesday: Police

Only 10 terrorists landed on Wednesday: Police

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

The number of militants who entered the city through the sea was 10 and "they are all accounted for," said Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police (Crime Branch) Rakesh Maria. He, however, said that they were probing possible local support being extended by some people in the metropolis and "everything would be clear only after investigations".

Dawood provided logistics for terror attacks

Dawood provided logistics for terror attacks

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Ajmal Amin, the only terrorist arrested during the operation, told interrogators that the dozen ultras who sailed from Karachi had come to Sassoon Dock from where they were taken first to Cuff Parade and later to the Gateway of India in boats arranged by a frontman of Dawood, who runs several custom clearing houses in Mumbai, sources claimed

Dawood exemplifies link between terror and crime

Dawood exemplifies link between terror and crime

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

A recent study on film piracy conducted by the Rand Corporation confirms what India has been saying for long about Dawood Ibrahim, an underworld don who is currently on the wanted list by the Interpol. The Rand study says that Ibrahim is one of the examples exemplifying the links between crime and terror around the globe.

Sadhvi has given up food: Shiv Sena

Sadhvi has given up food: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The Shiv Sena on Monday alleged that the Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Thakur was being tortured by the Mumbai police and that she had stopped partaking food for the last eight days.

'Before Bigg Boss, I felt hatred'

'Before Bigg Boss, I felt hatred'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Monica Bedi tells us how chanting for her new spiritual album helped her become more centred.

Azam Khan more dangerous than Dawood Ibrahim: Sena

Azam Khan more dangerous than Dawood Ibrahim: Sena

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The Sena said that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi is more temperate than Khan and that Owaisi has never spoken against the interest of the country.

Review: Nellikka is disappointing

Review: Nellikka is disappointing

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Malayalam film Nellikka lacks bite, feels Paresh C Palicha.