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Arab Times
17 minutes ago
- Arab Times
Kuwait court frees Kuwaiti man peddling in arms
KUWAIT CITY, July 22: The Criminal Court, headed by Counselor Nasser Al-Badr, released on bail of KD500 a citizen -- one of 13 individuals under trial for trafficking in unlicensed firearms and ammunition, in addition to money laundering. The hearing was postponed until Sept 15 to summon the incident officer. Attorney Dhari Al-Tararwa, who appeared in court on behalf of the citizen, presented comprehensive legal arguments. He requested his client's release, asserting that there are no justifications for the pretrial detention and that there is no danger in releasing the accused. The court granted the request. The Public Prosecution charged the defendants with possession of various firearms, like pistols and Kalashnikov machine guns, and unlicensed ammunition for trafficking, as well as money laundering, in which the money involved is estimated at thousands of Kuwaiti dinars proven to have been obtained through illegal activities. Case files indicate that the defendants' roles varied, some were involved in the possession and trafficking of firearms, while others assisted and participated in the agreement and planning. The case documents include details regarding communications, weapons distribution, and methods of transferring funds. Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
First Post
6 hours ago
- Business
- First Post
India Steps Up Defence Modernisation With Homegrown Weapons Tests
India Steps Up Defence Modernisation With Homegrown Weapons Tests | Vantage with Palki Sharma India Steps Up Defence Modernisation With Homegrown Weapons Tests | Vantage with Palki Sharma India is accelerating its defence modernisation with a string of indigenous weapons tests and fresh international partnerships. This week, India successfully tested the upgraded Akash Prime air defence system and nuclear-capable Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles. New Delhi is also pursuing advanced projects, including joint production of jet engines with France's Safran for its fifth-generation AMCA fighter, and negotiating with Russia to manufacture Kalashnikov rifles domestically and for export. These moves signal a shift towards greater self-reliance and preparedness after recent conflicts with Pakistan and rising regional tensions. India's focus is clear: Make in India, and defend itself independently. See More
Express Tribune
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Judge issues K-P CM's arrest warrants again
A judicial magistrate in Islamabad has once again rejected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur's request for exemption from attending proceedings of a case related to possession of liquor and illegal weapons and maintained his arrest warrants. On Monday, Gandapur again failed to appear in the court of Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti despite being summoned. His lawyers were also absent. Judge Chishti remarked that even after multiple calls for the case, no one appeared in court. He granted a final deadline for Gandapur until Monday 2:30pm to record his statement under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court then adjourned the proceedings until that time and warned that failure to appear would result in the forfeiture of the right to record the statement. When the session resumed, Gandapur's lawyer Raja Zahoor-ul-Hasan came to the rostrum and filed a request for exemption from appearance, citing Gandapur's engagement in the Senate elections. Judge Chishti, however, asked him either to record the 342 statement or lose the right to do so. The lawyer gave an undertaking assuring that Gandapur would appear in the next hearing. He said seven co-accused had already been acquitted, and a petition for Gandapur's acquittal was also pending. The judge noted that the K-P CM had previously committed to appearing in court and recording the statement himself, and that the date had been set according to his own convenience. The lawyer stated that the Peshawar High Court had granted bail to Gandapur in all related cases, and requested one more date for the 342 statement to be recorded. Judge Chishti told the lawyer to submit the necessary applications, saying he would issue an order shortly. Later, the court rejected the exemption request and maintained the arrest warrants, ordering that Gandapur be arrested and produced in court. The judge adjourned proceedings until July 22 (today). The case dates back to Oct 2016, when the Islamabad police claimed to have recovered five Kalashnikov assault rifles, a pistol, six magazines, a bulletproof vest, alcohol and three tear gas shells from a vehicle belonging to the PTI leader outside Bani Gala. The case was registered at Bara Kahu Police Station. The same judge on July 19 issued non-bailable arrest warrants for the K-P chief minister and directed the station house officer (SHO) concerned to ensure his production before the court.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Court issues arrest warrants for K-P CM Ali Amin Gandapur
A local court in Islamabad on Monday issued arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case involving recovery of liquor and illegal weapons. The warrants were issued by Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti after Gandapur failed to appear in court. The court dismissed his plea for exemption from personal appearance and directed authorities to arrest and produce him at the next hearing. The court adjourned the hearing until 22 July. Earlier on Saturday, the magistrate issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Gandapur and ordered the relevant station house officer (SHO) to ensure his production. Read: Gandapur to challenge governor's oath-taking of 25 lawmakers on reserved seats During Friday's proceedings, the magistrate noted that the case has remained pending for nearly eight years. Although the prosecution completed recording witness statements in May 2024, Gandapur has yet to submit his own statement under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The case dates back to October 2016, when Islamabad police claimed they had recovered five Kalashnikov assault rifles, a pistol, six magazines, a bulletproof vest, a bottle of alcohol, and three tear gas shells from a vehicle belonging to the PTI leader parked outside Bani Gala. Gandapur has consistently denied the allegations, stating that he was travelling with two licensed Kalashnikov rifles and that a valid arms licence was present in the vehicle. As for the alleged liquor recovery, he asserted that the bottle in question actually contained honey, not alcohol.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Court orders arrest of Gandapur in liquor case
Listen to article A judicial magistrate in Islamabad has ordered the arrest of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after dismissing his application seeking exemption from personal appearance in a long-pending case pertaining to the recovery of liquor and illegal arms. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti on Saturday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for the chief minister and directed the station house officer (SHO) concerned to ensure his production before the court. A notice was also issued to the SHO for immediate compliance. The case dates back to October 2016, when the Islamabad police claimed to have recovered five Kalashnikov assault rifles, a pistol, six magazines, a bulletproof vest, alcohol and three tear gas shells from a vehicle belonging to the PT) leader outside Bani Gala. Gandapur, however, has consistently denied the police allegations. He stated that he had been traveling with two licensed Kalashnikov rifles and maintained that a valid arms licence was present in the vehicle. Regarding the alleged recovery of liquor, he claimed that the bottle in question contained honey, not alcohol. During Friday's hearing, the magistrate observed that the case has remained pending for nearly eight years. The prosecution completed the recording of witness statements in May 2024, yet the accused has failed to record his statement under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court remarked that it had provided the accused ample opportunity, and warned that a verdict could be announced even in his absence should he fail to appear at the next hearing. "No further relief will be granted if the statement is not recorded by July 21," the magistrate stated in his written order. The court also noted that the Peshawar High Court's bail order did not mention the present case and did not bar this court from issuing arrest warrants. The hearing was adjourned until July 21.
