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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
HC grants bail to ITR espionage accused
Cuttack: In a development related to Chandipur espionage case, the Orissa high court granted bail to Basanta Kumar Behera, a contractual air conditioning operator at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, who had been in custody since Sept 2021 for allegedly spying for a Pakistani agent. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Behera was one of four DRDO contractual employees arrested in the sensational case that was initially investigated by the state police and later transferred to the State CID-Crime Branch. The case involved allegations of leaking sensitive missile testing information to a foreign handler. Justice Gourishankar Satapathy, while granting bail on July 1, underscored the importance of the constitutional right to a speedy trial under Article 21. The court observed, "If the state is unable to provide a speedy trial, it should not oppose the plea of bail merely on the ground that the crime committed is serious." The court noted that Behera had earlier availed interim bail on two occasions without violating any of the imposed conditions. Considering his prolonged incarceration, his compliant conduct during interim release, and the bail already granted to co-accused Sachin Kumar Chhata and Tapas Ranjan Nayak, the court found sufficient grounds to approve Behera's bail application. Advocate Ashutosh Mishra, appearing on Behera's behalf, confirmed that all necessary procedures are being expedited for his client's release. "As of now, Basanta Kumar Behera is in Balasore Jail. We are in the process of fulfilling the bail conditions, and he is expected to be released within a day or two," Mishra told TOI on Monday. Behera was granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 5 lakh with two solvent sureties. He has been directed to report to the local police station once every fortnight for the next six months, preferably on Sundays. Additionally, he must not leave the jurisdiction of the trial court without prior permission and is required to submit his current residential address, mobile number, and other relevant details to both the court and investigating agency. The trial, currently pending before the 3rd additional sessions judge in Balasore, has made little progress in the past nearly four years.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Asim Munir reacts as India exposes Chinese support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor: ‘Factually incorrect'
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir on Monday claimed that India's assertions about Islamabad receiving external support during the four-day conflict were 'factually incorrect.' Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir dismissed India's assertions of external support during Operation Sindoor.(AP File) In an address to graduating officers at the National Defence University in Islamabad, Munir said that any misadventure or attempt to undermine Pakistan's sovereignty would be met with a swift and resolute response, without any constraints. 'Insinuations regarding external support in Pakistan's successful Operation Bunyanum Marsoos are irresponsible and factually incorrect and reflect a chronic reluctance to acknowledge indigenous capability and institutional resilience developed over decades of strategic prudence,' news agency PTI quoted Asim Munir as saying. His remarks came just days after Indian Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Rahul R Singh said that Beijing had extended active military support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, using the conflict as a 'live lab' to test various weapon systems. Speaking at a seminar in Delhi last week, Gen. Singh said Pakistan was the 'front face,' with China offering full support to its all-weather ally. He added that Turkey also played a significant role by supplying military hardware to Islamabad, saying that India was effectively dealing with 'at least three adversaries' during the May 7–10 conflict. Asim Munir also claimed that India's strategic behaviour is rooted in 'parochial self-alignment,' while Pakistan has focused on forging lasting partnerships through principled diplomacy, anchored in mutual respect and peace. He said that this approach has established Pakistan as a stabilising force in the region. 'Deeply hurting, more than reciprocal response': Munir warns 'Any attempt to target our population centres, military bases, economic hubs and ports will instantly invoke a deeply hurting and more than reciprocal response,' Munir said. He added that wars are not won through 'media rhetoric, imported fancy hardware, or political sloganeering,' but rather through 'faith, professional competence, operational clarity, institutional strength and national resolve.' India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure in areas controlled by Pakistan in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The strikes led to four days of intense clashes, which ended with an understanding to halt military actions on May 10. New Delhi has maintained that India's decisive counterattack that day forced Pakistan to seek an end to the hostilities. With PTI inputs
India Gazette
5 hours ago
- India Gazette
PIB fact check exposes false Pakistan propaganda, alleging
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The PIB fact check has debunked the false claims made by a Pakistani propaganda account on the alleged loss of lives of four IAF pilots, including three Rafale pilots. The Pakistani social media is spreading the false narrative, which was amplified more amid Operation Sindoor. According to the PIB fact check post, it stated that, 'The Government of India has issued NO such statement.' 'India Admits Rafale Pilot Loss? - Here's the truth behind this claim: Several Pakistani propaganda handles are spreading false claims that India has officially confirmed the loss of 4 IAF pilots, including those flying 3 Rafale jets. FAKE ALERT! The Government of India has not issued such a statement. There is no truth to these rumours. Don't fall for misinformation. Always cross-verify with official sources before believing or sharing such claims.' The PIB fact-checking unit wrote on X. The image showcased an X-post of Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi and the Daily CPEC, claiming that four indian pilots lost their lives. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. India used Rafale jets armed with SCALP missiles and HAMMER bombs to target nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir on May 7. The Indian Air Force completed the mission in just 23 minutes without any losses, exposing the weaknesses of Pakistan's air defence systems, the sources said. After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. Following this, on May 10, an agreement was announced regarding the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan. (ANI)
