Bareilly, July 5 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi on Sunday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government over allegations that textbooks procured under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme glorify separatist leaders and terrorists. He demanded an immediate ban on such books, warning that exposing students to such content could lead to radicalisation.His remarks came after the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Forum (JKPF), a social and non-political organisat…
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Jammu, July 5 (IANS) After the book controversy erupted in which eight officials were suspended, police said on Sunday that a case has been registered, and the Counter-Intelligence Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police was carrying out raids.Officials said the Counter Intelligence Wing registered a first FIR on Saturday and launched raids in connection with the alleged glorification of separatists in two controversial publications.The books in contention are titled ‘Personalities and Legends of J…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government’s ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ against terrorism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the designation of 17 Pakistani nationals, including Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, and six Indians as “terrorists”, an official said on Saturday. Home Minister Shah said that PM Modi-led government is committed to dismantling every terror module to ensure the safety of India and its people.In a post on social media platform …
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday dismissed the regular bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sameer Bajpai of the Karkardooma Court rejected the bail applications after hearing arguments from both sides. Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam had sought regular bail in the case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other penal provisions. Last mont…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order on the regular bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.The Karkardooma Court reserved its verdict after hearing arguments on the bail applications filed by the two accused.Khalid and Imam have sought regular bail in the case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other penal provisions.Last month, the court had issued…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) In one of the most significant actions taken in recent years against cross-border terrorism, the Central government has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The move is aimed at weakening the leadership, recruitment, financing and operational networks of Pakistan-backed terror organisations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), along with their affiliated gro…
Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) What began as a piece of intelligence received by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) about suspected extremist activity in North Gujarat has, investigators say, led to the unearthing of an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module that had been quietly taking shape over the past few months through a network of relatives, trusted associates and online contacts.The ATS has arrested eight people from Banaskantha, Patan, Navsari, Mehsana and Madhya Pradesh, alleging that the…
Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested eight people for their alleged association with the banned terror organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and for working to establish an active network in the state to further the outfit’s activities.According to the ATS, the arrests were made in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh following an investigation that led to the registration of a case at the ATS Police Station on Thursday (July 2) under Sections 13, 17, 18, 38 and 39 o…
Gangtok, June 30 (IANS) A 19-year-old youth has been arrested in Sikkim’s Gangtok in connection with an investigation into alleged links with the banned terror outfit Islamic State (IS), following a joint operation by the state police with assistance from the Delhi Police, officials said on Tuesday.The accused, identified as Md. Arju of Nam Nang locality in Gangtok, was arrested by the Sadar Police after Intelligence inputs suggested that an Instagram group, allegedly named “GIM (Group of Islami…
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) sleeper cell operative Babita Dhakad alias Khadija was produced before a Jaipur court on Saturday after the completion of her seven-day Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) remand and was sent to judicial custody. Investigators claim the accused had searched the internet for information related to suicide attacks and was allegedly being groomed by Pakistan-based handlers for terror activities.Babita was arrested by the Rajasthan ATS from Jaipur’s Vatik…