NIA cracks down on terror-gangster network in 6 States, one detained

NIA cracks down on terror-gangster network in 6 States, one detained

A view of National Investigation Agency (NIA), in New Delhi. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu The National Investigating Agency on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, conducted raids at 51 locations in six states in connection with the crackdown on a terror-gangster network operating in India and Canada, officials said. Also read: NIA declares ₹10 … Read more

SP among six policemen booked on charge of torturing advocate in Punjab

SP among six policemen booked on charge of torturing advocate in Punjab

A case has been registered against six Punjab policemen, including a superintendent of police, in Muktsar district on the charges of subjecting an advocate to custodial torture, abetment of unnatural sex, wrongful confinement and causing threat to his life, police said on Tuesday. The case was registered against Muktsar SP (Investigation) Ramandeep Singh Bhullar, CIA … Read more

‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh arrested from Punjab’s Moga; to be sent to Assam’s Dibrugarh jail

‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh arrested from Punjab’s Moga; to be sent to Assam’s Dibrugarh jail

Pro-Khalistani leader and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Fugitive radical preacher Amritpal Singh who has been booked under National Security Act has been arrested from Punjab’s Moga, police said on April 23. Amritpal’s arrest comes a month after the police launched a massive crackdown against him and his outfit ‘Waris … Read more

No coercive step to be taken against Tajinder Bagga: HC after late-night hearing

No coercive step to be taken against Tajinder Bagga: HC after late-night hearing

In a reprieve for Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Saturday night directed that no coercive step be taken against the Delhi BJP leader after he sought a stay on the arrest warrant issued by a Mohali court earlier in the day. Hours after the Mohali court issued the arrest warrant … Read more

President is seized of Balwant S Rajoana’s plea for commutation of death penalty: Centre to SC

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The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that President Ram Nath Kovind is seized of the matter pertaining to Balwant S Rajoana’s plea seeking commutation of the death penalty awarded to him in former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh’s assassination case, and a decision will be taken on it. A bench headed by Chief … Read more