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Who will represent Tahawwur Rana in court? Name of 26/11 terror accused’s lawyer revealed

Who will represent Tahawwur Rana in court? Name of 26/11 terror accused’s lawyer revealed

Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has been extradited from the United States to India. He is likely to be presented before Delhi’s Patiala House Court. Tahawwur Rana: Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India after being successfully extradited from the US. Rana was escorted to Delhi by teams of NIA and National Security Guard (NSG), comprising senior officials, on a special plane from Los Angeles. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) confirmed that Rana was formally arrested upon his arrival at Delhi’s Palam Airport. Meanwhile, details have also emerged about the lawyer who will represent Rana during the court proceedings.  Who will represent Tahawwur Rana? According to the information given by the news agency PTI, Advocate Piyush Sachdeva from the Delhi Legal Services Authority (DLSA) has been appointed to represent Tahawwur Rana in the court.   Rana will be taken directly from the airport to the Patiala House Court. Rana will be produced in the court of Special NIA Judge Chandrajit Singh. On the other hand, the …

Vadodara car crash accused’s infamous ‘Another Round’ chant nod to Oscar-winning film on binge drinking: Police | Hollywood

Vadodara car crash accused’s infamous ‘Another Round’ chant nod to Oscar-winning film on binge drinking: Police | Hollywood

Mar 17, 2025 12:52 PM IST Reports state that the Vadodara crash accused’s ‘another round’ exclamation has a connection with an Oscar-winning film starring Mads Mikkelsen. Law student Rakshit Chaurasia, booked for mowing down eight people and killing a woman in a rash driving accident in Vadodara, seems to have been inspired by a Danish film. In fact, a report says that police believe his now-infamous ‘another round’ chant after the accident was a nod to the film. (Also read: Vadodara car crash accused seen drinking from bottle minutes before accident) Rakshit Chaurasia exclaimed ‘Another Round’, the title of Mads Mikkelsen’s 2020 film. Rakshit Chaurasiya inspired by Another Round? On Monday, a report in the Times of India quoted police sources as saying that Chaurasia was referring to the film Another Round after he got out of his car and chanted the phrase. The accused was caught on video screaming the phrase next to his banged-up car moments after the accident. The report says that police found a poster of Another Round at his rented …

Pune rape case: Thorough investigation underway after accused`s arrest, says CM

Pune rape case: Thorough investigation underway after accused`s arrest, says CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that thorough investigation was underway after the arrest of Pune rape case accused. According to the ANI, CM Fadnavis said, “The accused has been arrested, and he will be thoroughly investigated. The true story will come out soon.” He added that the Pune Police Commissioner has already shared some information about the case, but more facts will be revealed as the investigation progresses. CM Fadnavis also mentioned that forensic results are now available and will be shared in due course. He reassured citizens that the authorities are working to uncover all the details related to the case. #WATCH | Mumbai: on Pune rape case, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, “The accused has been arrested, and he will be investigated. The true story will come before everyone. The Police Commissioner has presented some facts; other facts will come out soon. Forensic… pic.twitter.com/pUfkeQr1QX — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2025 According to the PTI, a request for food and water from a house led to the arrest of a 37-year-old …

Pune bus rape case: How accused’s request for water, food led to his arrest | Latest News India

Pune bus rape case: How accused’s request for water, food led to his arrest | Latest News India

As Maharashtra Police intensified its probe into the alleged Pune bus rape case, it emerged that a seemingly simple request for food and water led to the arrest of the accused. The senior official thanked the residents of Gunat village who helped the police in the search operation.(PTI) Dattatray Ramdas Gade, 37, was arrested by Pune police on Friday. He had been on the run after allegedly raping a woman inside a bus at Swargate bus station in Pune in the early hours of Tuesday. The manhunt that was initially stalled gained momentum after a crucial tip-off from a local family who unknowingly helped police capture the rape accused, news agency PTI reported. Pune rape case updates: Accused held, Oppn parties demand implementation of Shakti Bill Soon after the incident was reported, the police launched an extensive search operation involving drones and sniffer dogs but Gade managed to stay out of sight—until he approached a family for food and water, which led to his arrest. Accused asked for food at a house Joint Commissioner of …

Pune bus rape: Police’s big ‘suicide’ claim after ligature mark found on accused’s neck | Latest News India

Pune bus rape: Police’s big ‘suicide’ claim after ligature mark found on accused’s neck | Latest News India

Dattatray Ramdas Gade, the 37-year-old man accused of raping a woman inside a bus in Pune’s Swargate bus station, was arrested on Friday morning after a massive manhunt. The police said Gade’s request for food and water from a house led to his arrest. The Swargate Bus Stand where 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus, in Pune, Thursday. (PTI)(HT_PRINT) The police said ligature marks were found on the neck of the accused, suggesting he may have tried to die by suicide. “According to the primary medical report, a ligature mark was found on the accused. It is suspected that he attempted suicide. We are waiting for the final report,” Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Gade had been hiding in a paddy field in a village in Shirur tehsil. The police used sniffer dogs and drones to zero in on his hideout. The accused switched off his mobile phone, but the police managed to reach his village and found out …

Saif Ali Khan Attack: Here’s what Police are upto after arrested accused’s fingerprints didn’t match those found at actor’s Bandra home

Saif Ali Khan Attack: Here’s what Police are upto after arrested accused’s fingerprints didn’t match those found at actor’s Bandra home

Authorities in Mumbai are investigating a second potential suspect in the Saif Ali Khan case. Mohammad Shehzad, the accused, is reportedly uncooperative with the police. Forensic tests on blood samples and clothes are being conducted. In an earlier development, reports reveal that the suspect’s fingerprints do not match those found at the actor’s Bandra residence. To verify further, police have sent additional samples for testing. Now the police are currently looking for a second suspect in the case.  An NDTV report states that the investigation uncovered 19 fingerprints from the scene that do not match Mohammad Shehzad’s. According to sources, Mumbai Police forwarded the fingerprints to the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for analysis. The CID’s system-generated report confirmed a mismatch, ruling out a connection. Consequently, the police have submitted additional samples for further testing to advance the investigation. For those unaware, Saif Ali Khan was allegedly attacked by a knife-wielding intruder inside his 12th-floor apartment at the Satguru Sharan building in Bandra on the morning of January 16. The actor sustained multiple stab wounds, including …

Bollywood Newswrap, January 24: Saif Ali Khan attack accused’s custody extended; Sanjay Dutt to return as Raghu in Vaastav 2

Bollywood Newswrap, January 24: Saif Ali Khan attack accused’s custody extended; Sanjay Dutt to return as Raghu in Vaastav 2

January 24, 2025, was a day full of several big updates from B-town. The custody of accused who attacked Saif Ali Khan has been extended. Sanjay Dutt to return as Raghu in Vaastav 2. Well, if you missed on all the buss then fret not, here are all the big updates of the day! Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of January 24, 2025: 1. Saif Ali Khan’s accused’s custody extended A Bangladeshi native identified as Mohammad Shehzad was nabbed in Mumbai after the shocking attack on Saif Ali Khan. After he confessed to the crime, the 30-year-old man was taken in police custody until January 29, 2025. A Mumbai court extended his detention by five days. Officials also confirmed that Saif Ali Khan’s statement was recorded after he returned home from Lilavati Hospital. 2. Sanjay Dutt to be back as Raghu in Vaastav 2 An industry insider exclusively told Pinkvilla that after 26 years, Sanjay Dutt and Mahesh Manjrekar are all set to reunite for the sequel of Vaastav. Sharing details, the …

Saif Ali Khan Attack: Accused’s custody extended; here’s how many more days he will be with Police

Saif Ali Khan Attack: Accused’s custody extended; here’s how many more days he will be with Police

  Mohammad Shehzad, the Bangladeshi man accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan during a botched robbery at his Bandra home, will stay in police custody until January 29, 2025. A Mumbai court extended his detention by five days. Police said vital evidence related to the assault is yet to be recovered, raising concerns about security in the area. As per ANI, the court noted that significant progress has been made in the case, and further investigation into related aspects is required. The offense is serious and can be tried in a sessions court. The investigation is essential to determine the accused’s innocence, and based on the facts presented, the notice under BNSS section 35 is not applicable. The court further observed that there is no indication from the records to suggest the arrest was unlawful. The police stated that the suspect was not cooperating in identifying the source of the weapon used in the crime. They also mentioned that they needed to perform a facial recognition match with CCTV footage, which required the accused …

Saif Ali Khan Attack: Arrested accused’s advocate makes SHOCKING claim; ‘Police have no proof…’

Saif Ali Khan Attack: Arrested accused’s advocate makes SHOCKING claim; ‘Police have no proof…’

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, the Mumbai Police apprehended a suspect in the Saif Ali Khan case from Thane, identified as Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, who was initially believed to be a Bangladeshi national. After his arrest, he was presented in court, where the police were granted five days of custody. However, his lawyer claimed that “Police have no proof that he is from Bangladeshi.” In the Saif Ali Khan attack case, the accused Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad’s advocate, Sandeep Shekhane, stated that the court has granted a 5-day police custody and instructed the police to submit a report within this period. Shekhane argued that the claim of the accused being a Bangladeshi lacks evidence and dismissed the statement that he arrived six months ago, asserting instead that Shehzad has lived in Mumbai for over seven years with his family. He also alleged a violation of Section 43A, citing a lack of proper investigation. See ANI Tweet here:  The lawyer of the accused, stated that Saif Ali Khan has never made any statements or had any …

Saif Ali Khan Attack Case: Arrested accused’s 1st confession statement OUT; suspect held in custody from Durg released

Saif Ali Khan Attack Case: Arrested accused’s 1st confession statement OUT; suspect held in custody from Durg released

In the latest development in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident, Mumbai Police detained a suspect in the case this morning from Thane. The police revealed that the arrested accused is a waiter at a restaurant and has confessed to committing the crime. The latest report now reveals his first statement while the suspect arrested from Durg has been released. A police officer among the personnel searching the intruder shared with the Indian Express that the accused had allegedly admitted to the crime, stating, “Ha maine hi kiya (Yes, I did it).” The Mumbai police later on Sunday morning claimed that the primary evidence states that the attacker, Vijay Das, is a Bangladeshi national. They also revealed that the attacker used multiple identities, including Bijoy Das, Vijay Das, Mohammad Illyas, and BJ. However, they identified him as Mohammad Shariful Islam Shahzad, 30, who changed his name to Vijay Das after entering India to hide his origins. The report further added that Shahzad allegedly changed his locations multiple times, avoided getting captured by CCTV cameras, and hid …