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News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
ED Cracks Down On Mukhtar Ansari's Close Aide Atul Rai, Attaches Properties Worth Rs 4.18 Cr
Last Updated: The ED has attached six properties worth Rs 4.18 crore to Atul Rai, an aide of Mukhtar Ansari, in a money laundering probe. In a big crackdown against Mukhtar Ansari's network, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has linked six immovable properties worth Rs 4.18 crore to former BSP MP Atul Rai. This move is part of a money laundering investigation into Vikas Construction, a company allegedly controlled by Mukhtar Ansari. The ED's investigation revealed that Vikas Construction, allegedly operated under Mukhtar Ansari's influence, generated funds of crime totaling Rs 27.72 crore. Atul Rai, as a key associate, played a crucial role in layering these illicit funds through various companies. The ED has identified 1 residential apartment in New Delhi, 3 residential plots in Varanasi, and 2 agricultural lands in Ghazipur, valued at Rs 4.18 crore. The agency has also identified proceeds of crime Rs 15 crore earned from renting out godowns to Food Corporation of India, and Rs 3.10 crore subsidy obtained through dubious means. Money Laundering Case Further investigation indicated that approximately Rs 8.49 crore generated from Vikas Construction was deposited into bank accounts of M/s Aaghaz Project and Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and M/s Inizio Network Solution Pvt. Ltd., both companies owned and controlled by Mukhtar Ansari's relatives and aides. These funds were then routed through business accounts, disguising their origins, and transferred to companies owned by Atul Rai. The ED's probe uncovered a complex layering process, where proceeds of crime were transferred to various companies, including M/s Kusumvision Infra Private Limited, M/s Spectrum Infraservices Private Limited, and M/s Kusum Constructions and Telecom Services. The Yogi government has intensified its efforts to curb Mukhtar Ansari's influence, with the ED attaching assets worth crores and arresting nearly 100 accused in his gang. The government has also taken action under the Gangster Act in 75 cases, signaling a strong stance against organised crime. The ED's action against Atul Rai marks a significant step in dismantling Mukhtar Ansari's network. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Bizman robbed off Mercedes in Panchkula: Mastermind with long list of crimes in net
Two weeks after a 42-year-old Mumbai-based businessman was robbed of his Mercedes car near Nada Sahib gurdwara on July 1, Panchkula police have cracked the case with the arrest of the mastermind. Two other accused, Sukhjeet Singh, 33, from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, and Sukhbir Singh, 29, from Kiratpur, Rupnagar, were already arrested on July 7. (HT) Identified as Dara Singh, hailing from Rupnagar, Punjab, he has a significant criminal history, with 32 cases in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, including charges of attempt to murder, robbery, Arms Act and Gangster Act, shared DCP (Crime) Amit Dahiya. Two other accused, Sukhjeet Singh, 33, from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, and Sukhbir Singh, 29, from Kiratpur, Rupnagar, were already arrested on July 7. Further interrogation led to the arrest of the mastermind from Punjab, he said. On the night of July 1, the victim, Aarif Sheikh, was driving his 2014 model Mercedes car from Nada Sahib Road towards Peer Muchalla. He was suddenly intercepted by a car near Peer Baba Dargah, Sector 3. The three car occupants, who claimed to be cops, and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, began searching his vehicle. The trio then threatened Sheikh with a pistol, forced him into the backseat of their car, and robbed him of his Mercedes, two mobile phones, a gold chain and wrist watch. The accused reportedly drove Sheikh around nearby areas for some time before abandoning him near a toll plaza on the Panchkula-Shimla highway and making off with his Mercedes. Following the arrest of the three accused, police have recovered the Mercedes, the Honda Amaze car used in the crime, a gold chain, two iPhones, a watch worth ₹2.5 lakh, Apple earbuds and a dummy pistol. DCP Dahiya stated that the accused had previously served jail time together and were currently out on bail. Their motive was to quickly sell the stolen property, but police foiled their plans. The police are now investigating their links to other crimes in Haryana and possible involvement in incidents across other states.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
School secretary alleges attack over school dispute, seeks CM Yogi's intervention
Agra: A school secretary has filed a complaint with UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, alleging an attack and an illegal attempt to seize Lal Dayal Public School in Muzaffarnagar's Khatauli amid an ongoing dispute over control of the institution. In his recent complaint, Rajveer Singh Verma claimed he was attacked by unidentified assailants on May 19 while offering prayers at the school temple. He alleged that CCTV footage points to the involvement of then-principal Mamta Dutt Sharma and others. Verma said he sustained serious injuries and "barely survived" the assault. A case was registered at Khatauli police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 109 (attempt to murder). However, Verma accused the police of shielding the accused and ignoring his repeated complaints. He has demanded an impartial probe, police protection, and action under the Gangster Act. Verma also said that if any harm comes to him or his family, "the accused and local police would be responsible."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
UP sharpshooter linked to Mukhtar Ansari & gangster Sanjeev Jeeva dies in encounter
Agra: A dreaded sharpshooter linked to gangs of slain gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari and Sanjeev Jeeva who was wanted in cases of murder, jailbreak, extortion and threats to witnesses in UP and Uttarakhand, died during a police encounter with a UP special task force (STF) team around 1am in Muzaffarnagar on Monday. He was out on bail for the past six months but wanted in a fresh case registered in Sambhal. Police said Shahrukh Pathan, 34, from Muzaffarnagar, was a trusted sharpshooter of the Jeeva gang, and while in prison, he also came in contact with Ansari's gang members. Pathan was recently wanted in Sambhal for allegedly threatening and trying to kill witnesses in a murder case. "The local police and STF teams were looking for him for a while in the fresh case. Early on Monday, based on intelligence inputs, a UP STF team stopped a car near the city's outskirts and Pathan, who was believed to be alone in the vehicle, opened fire. An encounter then broke out in which he was injured. We took him to Muzaffarnagar's district hospital, where he died during treatment," said SSP Sushil Ghule of UP STF. He added: "Over a dozen cases were registered against him in the past. Out of these, three are murder cases, and others are under the Gangster Act." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Took 1 Teaspoon Before Bed – Her Belly Was Gone in a Week Hollywood News | USA Click Here Undo Monday's encounter took place on the stretch leading to the district's Bijopur village on Chappar-Rohana road under Chappar limits and the STF found a pistol, a revolver, a country-made pistol, over 50 cartridges and a car without a number plate, police said. Pathan's criminal history goes back to 2015. He allegedly killed a man named Asif Zaida in police custody in Muzaffarnagar that year. Zaida was being brought from a Prayagraj jail to Muzaffarnagar for court hearing in a murder case at that time. After being arrested, Pathan came in contact with Jeeva and members of Ansari's gang in jail, and began formally working for the former. In 2016, he escaped from police custody in Muzaffarnagar while returning from a court trial. On the run, he killed Amit Dixit alias Goldie, a blanket trader, in Haridwar -- under Jeeva's instructions -- in 2017. A murder case was registered against him in Haridwar. Later that year, he killed Zaida's father, Yasin, a key witness in the Zaida murder case in Muzaffarnagar. UP police thereafter announced a Rs 50,000 bounty on him. Pathan was re-arrested and sent to jail in Uttarakhand. He was sentenced to life term along with Jeeva in the Goldie murder case, and later got bail. Notably, Jeeva was shot dead during a court hearing in Lucknow in 2023.
The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Uttarakhand minister's kin among 7 held under Gangster Act in UP
The group includes Saurabh Rathore, the alleged gang leader, and several associates, including Shivam Rathore, Akash Rathore, Vishal Rathore alias Bhura, Lalu Patel alias Shivraj, and Santosh Sahu. Among those booked is Tinkoo Rathore, the nephew of senior BJP leader Girdhari Pappu, whose wife, Rekha Arya, is an Uttarakhand minister. Bareilly (UP), Jul 12 (PTI) Seven individuals, including a relative of an Uttarakhand cabinet minister's husband, were held under the Gangster Act, for allegedly being involved in a shootout incident, officials said on Saturday. 'Considering the criminal tendencies and records of the gang, a case was registered under the Gangster Act on July 9 after obtaining approval from the SP Crime and the SSP,' Baradari Police Station SHO Dhananjay Kumar Pandey said. The incident occurred on December 9, 2024, in Jogi Nawada, within the Baradari Police Station area. A personal rivalry led Saurabh Rathore and his associates to allegedly open fire on Lakhan Rathore and Prempal Rathore, who were hospitalised for several days following the attack. Following the shootout, the police registered an FIR against Saurabh and his accomplices under relevant sections of the Arms Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Rathore (27) has a history of nine cases, including attempted murder, illegal possession of weapons, assault, and rioting, police sources said. The decision to invoke the Gangster Act was made after a thorough review of the gang's criminal record and nature, with approval from senior officials, SHO Pandey said. The police are currently investigating and are in the process of attaching the gang's illegally acquired assets as part of the ongoing investigation. PTI COR CDN SMV SMV MPL MPL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
