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Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Indian Express
NIA conducting searches at multiple locations in Delhi, 2 other cities days after arresting CRPF ASI for sharing classified info
Multiple teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are on Saturday conducting searches in Delhi, Chandigarh and Kolkata, days after arresting an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for allegedly sharing classified information with intelligence officers in Pakistan. Earlier this week, the NIA said it had arrested CRPF ASI Moti Ram Jat from Delhi and was questioning him. The central agency alleged that he shared classified information with Pakistani agents, who posed as TV journalists, and was taking funds from them. He was posted with a CRPF battalion in J&K's Pahalgam and was transferred to Delhi five days before the April 22 terror attack on the tourist destination in which 26 civilians lost their lives. On Saturday, a NIA spokesperson said, 'We are conducting searches in 15 locations and will share further information later.' During questioning, Jat claimed that he was allegedly approached by a woman posing as a Chandigarh-based news reporter from a leading TV news channel, who requested that he share some information. 'After some messages and phone calls, including over video, Jat allegedly started sharing classified documents with her. After two-three months, a man, a Pakistan intelligence officer, started talking to him, posing as a journalist of the same news channel,' said a CRPF source. 'After one or two months, they started giving Rs 3,500 to him on the fourth day of every month, and also Rs 12,000 for crucial information. He received the money in his and his wife's accounts,' claimed the source. He was remanded in the agency's custody until June 6 by the Special Court at Patiala House Courts. 'We have arrested Jat. He was actively involved in espionage activity and had been sharing classified information related to national security with PIOs (Pakistani intelligence officers) since 2023. We have also found that he was receiving funds from the PIOs through various conduits,' an NIA spokesperson said. He has been dismissed from service. A CRPF spokesperson said Jat was found to have violated established norms and protocols during 'sustained monitoring' of his social media activity in coordination with central agencies.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SC files suo moto contempt case against YouTuber for ‘scandalous' remarks on judges
The Supreme Court on Friday initiated suo moto contempt proceedings against Chandigarh-based journalist and YouTuber Ajay Shukla for his "scandalous", defamatory and contemptuous remarks against a few apex court judges in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel. Also Read: Supreme Court to examine hike in fees by private schools A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Augustine George Masih and AS Chandurkar also directed that the offending video be immediately taken down and restrained the channel from republishing it or similar content. It also issued a notice to Shukla, the Editor-in-Chief of Varprad Media. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta described the remarks as 'very serious' and expressed his gratitude to the bench for taking up suo motu cognisance of the issue. 'Shukla in the said video clip has made scandalous observations about some of the senior judges of this court. Such scandalous allegations widely published on YouTube are likely to bring disrepute to this august institution of judiciary,' the CJI said. Also Read: Supreme Court cites liberty, re-emphasises speedy disposal of bail matters The bench said though the Constitution guarantees free speech, and expression but 'such a right is restricted by reasonable restrictions and cannot be allowed to make defamatory allegations regarding judges of this court. The remarks which are contemptuous in nature bring disrepute to the institute of judiciary.' 'We direct the registry to register the case as a suo moto contempt against Ajay Shukla. The YouTube channel shall be made a party respondent. The Attorney General and the Solicitor General are requested to assist the court,' it ordered. The bench said by an interim order, it restrains the YouTube channel to stop publication of the video and forthwith take it down. Shukla recently posted a video making remarks against retired judge Justice Bela M Trivedi.
Economic Times
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Supreme Court initiates contempt case against YouTuber Ajay Shukla for defamatory remarks on judges
The Supreme Court took action against journalist Ajay Shukla. This action was due to his video containing defamatory remarks. The remarks targeted several apex court judges. The court has ordered the video's removal. It also restricted republication of similar content. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta supported the court's suo motu cognizance. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Supreme Court on Friday initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against Chandigarh-based journalist and YouTuber Ajay Shukla for his "scandalous", defamatory and contemptuous remarks against a few apex court judges in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Augustine George Masih and AS Chandurkar also directed that the offending video be immediately taken down and restrained the channel from republishing it or similar also issued a notice to Shukla, the Editor-in-Chief of Varprad General Tushar Mehta described the remarks as "very serious" and expressed his gratitude to the bench for taking up suo motu cognisance of the issue."Shukla in the said video clip has made scandalous observations about some of the senior judges of this court. Such scandalous allegations widely published on YouTube are likely to bring disrepute to this august institution of judiciary," the CJI bench said though the Constitution guarantees free speech , and expression but "such a right is restricted by reasonable restrictions and cannot be allowed to make defamatory allegations regarding judges of this court. The remarks which are contemptuous in nature bring disrepute to the institute of judiciary.""We direct the registry to register the case as a suo motu contempt against Ajay Shukla. The YouTube channel shall be made a party respondent. The Attorney General and the Solicitor General are requested to assist the court," it bench said by an interim order, it restrains the YouTube channel to stop publication of the video and forthwith take it recently posted a video making remarks against retired judge Justice Bela M Trivedi.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Supreme Court initiates contempt case against YouTuber Ajay Shukla for defamatory remarks on judges
The Supreme Court took action against journalist Ajay Shukla. This action was due to his video containing defamatory remarks. The remarks targeted several apex court judges. The court has ordered the video's removal. It also restricted republication of similar content. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta supported the court's suo motu cognizance. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Supreme Court on Friday initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against Chandigarh-based journalist and YouTuber Ajay Shukla for his "scandalous", defamatory and contemptuous remarks against a few apex court judges in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Augustine George Masih and AS Chandurkar also directed that the offending video be immediately taken down and restrained the channel from republishing it or similar also issued a notice to Shukla, the Editor-in-Chief of Varprad General Tushar Mehta described the remarks as "very serious" and expressed his gratitude to the bench for taking up suo motu cognisance of the issue."Shukla in the said video clip has made scandalous observations about some of the senior judges of this court. Such scandalous allegations widely published on YouTube are likely to bring disrepute to this august institution of judiciary," the CJI bench said though the Constitution guarantees free speech , and expression but "such a right is restricted by reasonable restrictions and cannot be allowed to make defamatory allegations regarding judges of this court. The remarks which are contemptuous in nature bring disrepute to the institute of judiciary.""We direct the registry to register the case as a suo motu contempt against Ajay Shukla. The YouTube channel shall be made a party respondent. The Attorney General and the Solicitor General are requested to assist the court," it bench said by an interim order, it restrains the YouTube channel to stop publication of the video and forthwith take it recently posted a video making remarks against retired judge Justice Bela M Trivedi.
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India.com
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan Intel Officers Pose As Journalists, Bribe CRPF Man For Secret Info
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector Moti Ram Jat, a member of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), for allegedly sharing sensitive national security information with Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) since 2023. Jat, who was posted with the 116th battalion of CRPF in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was transferred to Delhi five days before the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 civilians. According to sources, Jat was approached by a woman posing as a Chandigarh-based news reporter from a leading TV news channel, who requested him to share classified information. After initial contact, a man, allegedly a Pakistani intelligence officer, posed as a journalist from the same channel and continued to extract information from Jat. He was paid Rs 3,500 per month and an additional Rs 12,000 for crucial information, which he received in his and his wife's accounts, a report by The Indian Express noted. 'He was allegedly approached by a woman posing as a Chandigarh-based news reporter from a leading TV news channel, who requested that he share some information. After some messages and phone calls, including over video, Jat allegedly started sharing classified documents with her. After two-three months, a man, a Pakistan intelligence officer, started talking to him, posing as a journalist of the same news channel,' said a CRPF source. Jat allegedly shared information about Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack, the closure of 50 tourist spots due to security reasons, and the movement and strength of CRPF troops. Notably, he shared this information even after it was publicly available. The CRPF launched an internal inquiry after noticing unusual online activity and later handed Jat over to the NIA. He was arrested in Delhi and remanded to NIA custody until June 6. The NIA has confirmed that Jat was actively involved in espionage activities and received funds from PIOs through various conduits. 'We have arrested Jat. He was actively involved in espionage activity and had been sharing classified information related to national security with PIOs since 2023. We have also found that he was receiving funds from the PIOs through various conduits,' an NIA spokesperson said. Following his arrest, Jat was dismissed from service. The NIA is further investigating the extent of the espionage network and its implications.
