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Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
Zeeshan threat: Home dept transfers case to crime cranch
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Home Department on Thursday transferred the probe into an alleged email threat received by former MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui to the Mumbai Crime Branch . The decision comes in light of the seriousness of the threat, which mentioned underworld links and demanded a hefty extortion amount of Rs 10 crore. Baba Siddiqui was shot dead on October 12 last year and the Bishnoi gang had claimed the responsibility. Police have arrested 26 persons and have invoked the stringent act of MCOCA on the case. Zeeshan had approached the Bandra police on Monday after receiving an email claiming to be from the infamous 'D Company.' The sender not only threatened him with dire consequences but also demanded the extortion amount. Cyber experts assisting the Bandra police traced the origin of the email to a server located in Canada. Police have, for now, ruled out any direct involvement of the Bishnoi gang or the D Company. Investigators suspect the threat may be a hoax or a stunt by an unknown group trying to instill fear or gain notoriety. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "Taking note of the seriousness in the threat and in the backdrop of Zeeshan's father Baba Siddiqui's murder, the government has handed over the case to us. We will explore all angles to trace the email sender," a senior Crime Branch official said. tnn
India Today
24-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Mumbai on high alert, sea vigilance stepped up after Pahalgam terror attack
Mumbai and its adjoining areas have been put on high alert following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. All beaches around Mumbai have been put on Maharashtra Home Department has instructed the Mumbai Police to increase vigilance at sea and tighten security at public places in the aftermath of the Pahalgam carnage - the worst since the Pulwama attack in heightened security measures were aimed at enhancing coastal surveillance and preventing any spillover risks in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Meanwhile, Pakistan, fearing retaliation from India, is likely to test a new missile in the Arabian Sea region. The range of this missile is said to be 480 kilometres. The missile test can be conducted on Thursday or the terror attack, Pakistan alerted its air force and issued a no-fly zone in the Arabian Sea and warned of live fire on aircraft if it crossed its activities of Pakistani Air Force planes were observed, which allegedly included flying AWACS aircraft near the Indian border. Sailors and fishermen have been advised to stay away from the Tuesday afternoon, five to six terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists at the Baisaran meadow, which is around six kilometres from the Pahalgam town. The meadow is accessible only by foot or Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The carnage sent shockwaves across the country and triggered a mass exodus of tourists from the Kashmir today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed that the terrorists and conspirators behind the attack will get a punishment beyond their Modi switched from Hindi to English to reiterate his message during a rally in Bihar's Madhubani to send out the message to the world that India will not spare those who attempt to attack its spirit."Today, on the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world, India will identify, trace and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism," he Modi, who was in Saudi Arabia on a two-day visit when the attack took place, cut short his trip and returned to Delhi on Wednesday morning. After the Prime Minister held a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the aftermath of the attack, the government announced a five-pronged diplomatic strike on neighbouring announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. Other measures include the closure of the Attari-Wagah border, reducing the strength of respective High Commissions and declaring Pakistani diplomats in Delhi persona non Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the Saarc visa exemption scheme. Escalating its diplomatic offensive, New Delhi today revoked all visas, including medical ones, issued to Pakistani April 27, 2025, all valid visas issued to Pakistani nationals have been cancelled. Even the medical visas - often extended on humanitarian grounds - have been given a limited window. They will remain valid only until April 29, has completely suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals and no new visas will be processed or issued until further India has also asked its citizens to avoid travelling to Pakistan and those already in the neighbouring country have been advised to return to India at the earliest InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Mumbai#Jammu and Kashmir#Pakistan
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
High alert issued in Mumbai after 26 killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Agencies in Mumbai and surrounding coastal areas around Mumbai were put on alert on Thursday after the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam, as per a police official. The Maharashtra Home Department has instructed the Mumbai Police to increase vigilance at sea. The attack, which was carried out by terrorists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on Tuesday, is one of the deadliest in the valley and claimed a total of 26 lives, mostly tourists and left several others injured. Also read: Manoj Bajpayee leases office spaces in Mumbai for almost ₹11 lakh monthly rent for five years Earlier, asserting that India will not rest until "justice" is pursued, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and said that India will "pursue the terrorists to the end of the earth." Addressing people at National Panchayati Raj Day in Bihar's Madhubani, PM Modi said that the entire nation is saddened by the brutality with which terrorists killed innocent civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. "On April 22, terrorists killed innocent people of the country in J-K's Pahalgam... The country is in mourning and in pain following this incident. We stand with the families of the victims. Today, from the soil of Bihar, India will identify, track and punish every terrorist, their handlers and their backers. We will pursue them to the end of the earth. Terrorism will never break India's spirit. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is on our side. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders, who have stood with us in these times," PM Modi said. Also read: Terrorism will not go unpunished, we will hound them: PM Narendra Modi in Bihar "I want to say in clear words that these terrorists and those who conspired towards this attack will get a punishment bigger than they can imagine. The willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the back of the masters of terror," he added.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mumbai and surrounding coastal areas on high alert after Pahalgam terror attack
MUMBAI: Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam , authorities placed Mumbai and its neighbouring coastal regions under heightened alert on Thursday, according to a police official. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Mumbai police received directives from the Maharashtra Home Department to enhance maritime surveillance. The terrorist strike at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on Tuesday resulted in one of the valley's most severe incidents, causing 26 fatalities, predominantly tourists, with numerous others sustaining injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resolute message following the , stating that India would "pursue the terrorists to the end of the earth" and would not cease until justice is achieved. Speaking at National Panchayati Raj Day in Bihar's Madhubani, PM Modi expressed the nation's grief over the brutal killing of innocent civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. "On April 22, terrorists killed innocent people of the country in J-K's Pahalgam... The country is in mourning and in pain following this incident. We stand with the families of the victims. Today, from the soil of Bihar, India will identify, track and punish every terrorist, their handlers and their backers. We will pursue them to the end of the earth. Terrorism will never break India's spirit. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is on our side. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders, who have stood with us in these times," PM Modi said. "I want to say in clear words that these terrorists and those who conspired towards this attack will get a punishment bigger than they can imagine. The willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the back of the masters of terror," he added
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mumbai: Agencies put on high alert, police ordered to increase vigilance at sea after Pahalgam attack
Security agencies in Mumbai and along Maharashtra's coastal regions were placed on high alert Thursday, two days after the deadly terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 people dead, most of them Indian tourists. Officials said the move is a precautionary step aimed at tightening coastal surveillance and preventing any spillover risks in the aftermath of the attack. According to a senior police official, the Maharashtra Home Department has directed Mumbai Police and related coastal agencies to step up vigil at sea. Security checks at ports, jetties, and waterfronts have been intensified, with additional deployment of patrol units and surveillance systems. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by The Pahalgam attack, which took place on April 22 at the scenic Baisaran meadow, has drawn nationwide condemnation. Meanwhile, in New Delhi, over 500 people gathered near the Pakistan High Commission to protest the attack. Holding placards and chanting slogans against Pakistan, demonstrators — including BJP workers and members of social groups like the Anti-Terror Action Forum — demanded strong retaliatory action. Live Events 'Earlier, the government carried out a surgical strike. We demand similar action again to eradicate terrorism,' one protester told news agency PTI. Delhi Police deployed heavy security, set up barricades 500 metres from the high commission, and implemented traffic diversions. Some protesters tried to scale the barricades but were stopped and escorted away by police. Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed a decisive response, declaring that the country would "pursue the terrorists to the end of the earth." His first public reaction on the gruesome attack came from Bihar's Madhubani, where he launched several development projects. Modi added that the brutality of the attack had left the nation in mourning. 'We will identify, track and punish every terrorist, their handlers and backers. The willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the back of the masters of terror,' he said. The elevated alert level in Mumbai comes amid wider national security measures being put in place in response to the incident.
