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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Reservation is our right': VIP chief Mukesh Sahani launches poll song, targets BJP on quota cap; ahead of Bihar elections
'Reservation is our right': VIP chief Mukesh Sahani launches poll song, targets BJP on quota cap PATNA: As the political parties are gearing up for the assembly election in Bihar due in October-November this year, the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) of Mukesh Sahani on Sunday launched its poll song, 'Hai Haq Hamara Aarakshan'. Sahani said this is not just a song, but the roar of his Nishad community. "It is the echo of every voice that is fighting for equality and rights. Reservation is our right and we will get it," Sahani said. He also said till BJP is in power, the scope of reservation for backward and SC people cannot increase above 50%. "Only when the INDI Alliance forms govt, people of all sections will get participation as per their population," he said. When asked about the comment of Krishna Allavaru, the Congress in charge of Bihar, regarding the CM face, Mukesh Sahani said everything is clear. "When someone makes a claim then there will be a dispute. If Congress talks about its CM candidate, then discussion on that is also possible," he said. Sahani said the CM face will also be declared soon. On LJP (Ram Vilas) president and union minister Chirag Paswan's announcement to contest all 243 seats in Bihar to ensure NDA win strongly, Sahani took a dig at him and wished him to contest the elections himself. "Chirag had contested 135 seats earlier also. You are the son of Ram Vilas Paswan. A lion's cubs are not like this. If you have courage then fight against everyone, why only against Nitish Kumar?" Sahani said and questioned Chirag's leadership quality. The VIP founder also said his party's fight is only on the issue of reservation and for that he will enter the electoral fray. He said the people of Bihar should not be fooled, but should talk directly about who will contest from where.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Sahani's VIP launches poll song on quota
Patna: As the political parties are gearing up for the assembly election in Bihar due in Oct-Nov this year, the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) of Mukesh Sahani on Sunday launched its poll song, 'Hai Haq Hamara Aarakshan'. Sahani said this is not just a song, but the roar of his Nishad community. "It is the echo of every voice that is fighting for equality and rights. Reservation is our right and we will get it," Sahani said. He also said till BJP is in power, the scope of reservation for backward and SC people cannot increase above 50%. "Only when the INDI Alliance forms govt, people of all sections will get participation as per their population," he said. When asked about the comment of Krishna Allavaru, the Congress in charge of Bihar, regarding the CM face, Mukesh Sahani said everything is clear. "When someone makes a claim then there will be a dispute. If Congress talks about its CM candidate, then discussion on that is also possible," he said. Sahani said the CM face will also be declared soon. On LJP (Ram Vilas) president and Union minister Chirag Paswan's announcement to contest all 243 seats in Bihar to ensure NDA win strongly, Sahani took a dig at him and wished him to contest the elections himself. "Chirag had contested 135 seats earlier also. You are the son of Ram Vilas Paswan. A lion's cubs are not like this. If you have courage then fight against everyone, why only against Nitish Kumar?" Sahani said and questioned Chirag's leadership quality. The VIP founder also said his party's fight is only on the issue of reservation and for that he will enter the electoral fray. He said the people of Bihar should not be fooled, but should talk directly about who will contest from where.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Time of India
Retired army colonel duped of Rs 41 lakh in digital gold scam; two arrested with alleged Chinese links
NEW DELHI: Two men running a cyber fraud network with alleged links to Chinese nationals have been arrested for cheating a retired Army colonel of Rs 41.45 lakh through a fake digital gold trading scheme, Delhi Police said on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accused, Indra Kumar Sahani (36) and Rahim Khan (24), were operating out of Ahmedabad and used a sophisticated setup involving mule bank accounts, SIM cards, and cryptocurrency transfers to move the scammed money overseas. Fake platform, big returns, and a Rs 31 lakh 'tax' The case came to light when the victim, a retired colonel from Vasant Kunj, approached police after realizing he had been conned. He was contacted on social media and lured into investing in a fake online trading platform that promised high returns on digital gold traded in dollars. After an initial investment, his fake account showed rapid profits. Encouraged, he kept depositing money, eventually transferring Rs 41.45 lakh, believing his earnings had grown to Rs 1 crore. But when he tried to withdraw, the platform demanded another Rs 31.5 lakh as 'taxes' before releasing the funds. That's when he suspected fraud. Network traced to Ahmedabad Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Surendra Choudhary said Khan was in contact with Chinese handlers through a messaging app and coordinated with account holders from across India. These individuals were brought to hotel rooms in Ahmedabad, where Khan ran the fraud operation. He would install specific apps on mobile devices linked to SIMs registered with the mule accounts. These apps gave foreign scammers remote access to carry out fund transfers, police said. The fraud proceeds were converted into USDT (a cryptocurrency) and moved abroad, helping evade Indian enforcement agencies. Two arrests, phones seized Police traced the digital trail to Ahmedabad and conducted a raid at a hotel, arresting Sahani. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Three smartphones with incriminating material were recovered. Based on his interrogation, Khan was arrested and two more phones were seized. Police said Sahani initially opened a personal bank account but eventually opened nine current accounts and sold access to them to the racket in exchange for commission. The arrests, police said, have helped expose a wider cyber fraud network with transnational links. An investigation is on to identify more victims and collaborators.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Time of India
Two held for Rs 41.45 lakh cyber fraud on retired army officer; Chinese nexus busted
Two fraudsters with alleged Chinese links were arrested in southwest Delhi for duping a retired army officer of Rs 41.45 lakh on the pretext of high returns through digital gold trading , officials on Saturday said. The duo, identified as Indra Kumar Sahani (36) and Rahim Khan (24), ran a multi-layered cyber fraud operation, sourcing mule bank accounts and facilitating fund transfers to foreign handlers, they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Southwest, Surendra Choudhary, said that "Rahim Khan, the alleged key operator, was in contact with the Chinese nationals via a messaging application". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade gold CFDs with a trusted broker | Open an account today. IC Markets Sign Up Undo "He coordinated with account holders from across India, bringing them to hotel rooms in Ahmedabad where he operated the fraud network," the DCP added. Choudhary said that Khan installed specific apps on devices linked to SIM cards registered with the bank accounts, giving foreign-based scammers remote access to the accounts for illicit fund transfers. Live Events The fraud proceeds were allegedly converted into USDT , a cryptocurrency, and transferred abroad, evading the Indian enforcement agencies, he added. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories The DCP said that the case came to light when the complainant, a retired colonel residing in Vasant Kunj, was lured into investing via a fake online trading platform. "He was contacted on social media, where he was promised significant returns through gold trading in dollars. After initial deposits, his account on the fake site showed rapid profit accumulation, leading to further investments," he added. The senior police officer further said the complainant invested Rs 41.45 lakh in total, believing his returns had grown to Rs 1 crore. But when he attempted to withdraw his earnings, he was instead asked to pay Rs 31.5 lakh more as taxes before the funds could be released, said the DCP, adding he then realized that he had been defrauded. Based on the complaint, a case under relevant sections of the BNS was registered, police said. The digital footprint of the accused was traced to Gujarat's Ahmedabad city, they said. A raid was conducted at a hotel in Ahmedabad, leading to Sahani's arrest and three smartphones with incriminating materials were recovered from him, police said. Based on Sahani's interrogation, the second accused Khan was arrested and two more phones were seized from his possession, they said. Sahani initially opened a personal account, but he went on to open nine more current accounts seeing the financial benefits and sold them to the racket for commission, police said. The case has helped crack a broader network of cyber fraudsters and account operators with transnational links, they said. Further investigation is on to identify more victims and collaborators, police said.
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Two held for ₹41.45 lakh cyber fraud on retired army officer; Chinese nexus busted
New Delhi, Two fraudsters with alleged Chinese links were arrested in southwest Delhi for duping a retired army officer of ₹41.45 lakh on the pretext of high returns through digital gold trading, officials on Saturday said. The duo, identified as Indra Kumar Sahani and Rahim Khan , ran a multi-layered cyber fraud operation, sourcing mule bank accounts and facilitating fund transfers to foreign handlers, they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police , Southwest, Surendra Choudhary, said that "Rahim Khan, the alleged key operator, was in contact with the Chinese nationals via a messaging application". "He coordinated with account holders from across India, bringing them to hotel rooms in Ahmedabad where he operated the fraud network," the DCP added. Choudhary said that Khan installed specific apps on devices linked to SIM cards registered with the bank accounts, giving foreign-based scammers remote access to the accounts for illicit fund transfers. The fraud proceeds were allegedly converted into USDT, a cryptocurrency, and transferred abroad, evading the Indian enforcement agencies, he added. The DCP said that the case came to light when the complainant, a retired colonel residing in Vasant Kunj, was lured into investing via a fake online trading platform. "He was contacted on social media, where he was promised significant returns through gold trading in dollars. After initial deposits, his account on the fake site showed rapid profit accumulation, leading to further investments," he added. The senior police officer further said the complainant invested ₹41.45 lakh in total, believing his returns had grown to ₹1 crore. But when he attempted to withdraw his earnings, he was instead asked to pay ₹31.5 lakh more as taxes before the funds could be released, said the DCP, adding he then realized that he had been defrauded. Based on the complaint, a case under relevant sections of the BNS was registered, police said. The digital footprint of the accused was traced to Gujarat's Ahmedabad city, they said. A raid was conducted at a hotel in Ahmedabad, leading to Sahani's arrest and three smartphones with incriminating materials were recovered from him, police said. Based on Sahani's interrogation, the second accused Khan was arrested and two more phones were seized from his possession, they said. Sahani initially opened a personal account, but he went on to open nine more current accounts seeing the financial benefits and sold them to the racket for commission, police said. The case has helped crack a broader network of cyber fraudsters and account operators with transnational links, they said. Further investigation is on to identify more victims and collaborators, police said.
