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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
Cops suspect Gzb conman to be linked with arms dealers
Accused Harsh Vardhan Jain became infamous overnight in Ghaziabad, after the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP-STF) busted his international racket around 11.30pm on Tuesday and found he had morphed photographs showing him alongside popular leaders and politicians. Police said Jain, the accused, had morphed photos showing him standing alongside the late President of India APJ Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others. (HT Photo) Police said Harsh Vardhan Jain was connected to self-styled godman Chandraswami and Saudi businessman and arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. 'After completing his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Ghaziabad, Jain moved to London in 1999 to study for an MBA. Later, in 2000, he came in contact with self-styled godman Chandraswami, who introduced him to arms dealer Khashoggi and London-based Indian businessman Ehsan Ali Syed,' said UP-STF additional superintendent of police Raj Kumar Mishra. Mishra added, 'In coordination with Syed, he registered multiple companies there to use them in the mediation business.' After six years, in 2006, he moved to Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates and stayed with a cousin. Later, he registered more companies with a Hyderabad-based man, Shafiq, and Ibrahim Ali-bin to earn commissions on job employment in foreign countries. He also travelled to many countries in the Gulf and Africa to expand his mediation work, police said. In 2011, he moved back to India, and in 2012, a satellite phone was recovered from his possession. A case was also registered at that time at Ghaziabad's Kavi Nagar police station. 'We are investigating his involvement in arms dealing as he was in contact with Khashoggi,' said ASP Mishra. Police said that as Jain established a strong foothold in foreign countries, he was appointed as an advisor to Seborga, Westarctica, Paulovia and Ladonia. Police said he had morphed photos showing him standing alongside the late President of India APJ Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others. 'It was revealed that photos with the president and prime minister were fake, but all other photos with Chandraswami and Khashoggi were genuine,' ASP Mishra said. Investigation revealed that Jain's father, JB Jain, is also an influential person, who owns Jain Rolling Mills in Ghaziabad and marble mines in Rajasthan. Harsh Vardhan Jain worked in these mines and was involved in exporting marble to London initially. Jain's family refused comment during HT's visit. People close to his home said Jain's father was a government officer and their family owned many businesses. 'We don't know why Jain shifted with his family to a rented home, but his father stayed back,' said a neighbour. Anand Yadav, who was standing close to his bungalow, said, 'We (residents) didn't know that this was a fake embassy until the police busted it. It was a shock for us that an international racket was operating from Kavi Nagar.' Residents said that people in the locality were curious to know how he managed a luxurious life without getting caught for so long.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: 6 held for lobbing petrol bomb at realtor's house
In a shocking revelation that underscores the international links of local gang violence, the Dakha police have unearthed a conspiracy to eliminate a Ludhiana-based realtor, allegedly orchestrated by a gangster currently hiding in the United States. The case pertains to a recent petrol bomb and gunfire attack at the house of Yadwinder Singh alias Yadi in Village Baddowal, carried out in the early hours of July 10. The six accused in police custody in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo) According to police, six assailants have been arrested in connection with the case, while six others—some with serious criminal backgrounds—are still absconding. The arrested accused include - Harshpreet Singh Bhullar alias Harsh of Deep Nagar of Patiala, Dhruv Thakur of Jagdish Colony Patiala, Ekjot Singh of Adarsh Colony of Bhadson Road of Patiala, Gurinder Brar alias Guriof Nihal Singh Wala of Moga, Baljinder Singh of Bhamma Landa village of Moga and Amrik Singh of Jawahar Singh Wala village of Ferozepur. The Police have recovered two vehicles used in the crime, along with petrol bombs. Matter stems from a property dispute: Cops Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Dakha Varinder Singh Khosa, confirmed that the crime was not a random act but a carefully plotted assault, stemming from a land dispute between Yadwinder Singh and one Dildar Singh, a resident of Jainpur village. The latter allegedly reached out to an infamous gangster Kunwarveer Singh—currently hiding in the US—to arrange the attack. 'This case exposes how local land disputes are now being escalated into full-blown international criminal conspiracies,' said DSP Khosa. 'Dildar Singh contacted Kunwarveer Singh in the US, who in turn recruited assailants including Harshpreet Bhullar, Sahil Malhotra, Sahil alias Matru, and Riaz to execute the attack.' The attack was executed with alarming precision. On the intervening night of July 9 and 10, the accused hurled a petrol bomb at Yadwinder Singh's residence in Baddowal. As the victim came out to investigate, the attackers opened fire. Although Yadwinder miraculously escaped. The attackers filmed the entire act on their mobile phones before fleeing the scene. Six accused still on the run According to police, the assailants used a stolen Hyundai i20 for the attack. The vehicle was procured by Ekjot Singh and was under his possession for 15 days prior to the incident. After executing the plan, the gang abandoned the car near a petrol pump in a bid to mislead the police. The vehicle was then moved by another accused, Dhruv Thakur, along with an accomplice identified as Jazzy. Later, three others—Gurinder Brar, Baljinder Singh, and Amrik Singh—picked up the shooters in a Mahindra Scorpio and provided them with shelter. Among the accused still on the run are Dildar Singh, proclaimed offender and US-based gangster Kunwarveer Singh, Sahil Malhotra, Sahil alias Matru, Riaz from Patiala, and Jazzy. The DSP confirmed that the FIR, originally lodged under sections 125 (acts that endanger human life or personal safety due to rashness or negligence) and 326 (offense of mischief by injury, inundation, fire, or explosive substance) of the BNS, sections 25, 27, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act, has now been expanded with the inclusion of additional sections 109 (attempt to murder), 249 (offence of harbouring an offender), 3 (5) (common intention) of BNS. 'This is not just a local crime. The involvement of a gangster sitting in the US raises serious questions about the extent of foreign influence on Punjab's gangland activities. We are coordinating with higher authorities and cyber units to trace communications and financial links involved in this attack,' Khosa added.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Murder in Civil Lines: Man slits mother-in-law's throat over unpaid Rs 5L Loan
Nagpur: A woman's body was found lying in a pool of blood with her throat slit near Indira Convent School in the city's posh Civil Lines area on Wednesday afternoon. The victim, Maya Paserkar, 58, a domestic worker from Jawahar Colony, was killed by her son-in-law, Mustafa Khan, 22, after she failed to repay Rs 5 lakh loan, said police. Maya's step-daughter, Geeta alias Muskan Parsekar, has also been named in the FIR for planning the murder. The couple was arrested within four hours of the crime. The chilling crime unfolded after Khan, a Haryana native working at an MIDC-based company, bought a vegetable knife in Hingna to kill Maya, if she refused to repay the loan. Khan had lent Rs 5 lakh to Maya in multiple instalments, believing her claims that the money was needed for her husband's medical treatment. Khan was desperate to recover the loan to cover his rent and settle grocery bills, as creditors had cut him off. CCTV footage reviewed by the crime branch, with key inputs from constable Suresh Telewar, revealed Khan was trailing Maya while she was walking from Ahimsa Square towards Law College Square. The footage captured Khan, dressed in a red shirt and black trousers, following a wary Maya, who frequently glanced over her shoulder. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Near a boundary wall, partially obscured by a tree, Khan grabbed her and slit her throat before fleeing. Maya, dressed in an orange saree, collapsed and succumbed to her injuries. Sources revealed Muskan, daughter of Maya's husband's first wife, played a critical role in the crime. Muskan, who was Khan's third wife, allegedly advised him to cover his face before the attack to avoid identification. But a team led by assistant police inspector Gajanan Chambhare, with head constable Sunil Kuwar and others, nabbed Khan in Wanadongri. Earlier in the day, Khan had confronted Maya and demanded the money. When she suggested borrowing Rs 9,000 from a moneylender at Rs 1,000 monthly interest — expecting Khan to cover the interest — it infuriated him. This was the murder trigger, say police. Zonal DCP Nityanand Jha confirmed that CCTV evidence was pivotal in reconstructing the sequence of events. "The accused trailed the victim and attacked her on the footpath. We're investigating all angles, including domestic disputes," Jha said. Despite intermittent rainfall, forensic teams worked swiftly to preserve evidence, shielding bloodstains from being washed away. Items recovered included a broken blue bangle, a slipper, and Maya's glasses. ACP Sudhir Nandanwar noted the challenges posed by rain. "Blood traces and DNA evidence can be compromised, but our team acted promptly." Maya's body was sent to GMCH for autopsy, and the crime scene remains sealed as police gather witness statements.
