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New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Kochi NIA Court directs jail authorities to consider wage hike for Maoist leader
KOCHI: A Maoist accused lodged in Viyyur high-security prison has approached the NIA Court in Kochi, seeking a wage revision after claiming he was denied a hike despite completing the required days of prison work. Deepak alias Korsa Ramlu, a native of Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, who was arrested in a Maoist-related case in October 2021, has been serving as an inmate worker at the High-Security Prison in Viyyur since May 24, 2024. According to his petition, he was assigned prison work from May 16, 2024, following a direction from the NIA Court. Initially employed as a sweeper, he is currently working as a gatekeeper. He claims to have completed 330 working days and is still being paid Rs 63 per day. As per his submission, inmates are generally eligible for a wage increase to Rs 127 per day after completing 90 to 180 days of work. Despite repeated requests, prison authorities have not revised his wage. Following the petition, the court sought a report from the jail superintendent, who clarified that wages for inmate workers are paid in three categories: apprentice (Rs 63), basic (Rs 127), and skilled (Rs 152) per day. While the Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services (Management) Rules do not specify a fixed period for wage revision, inmates who complete a minimum of 180 working days are generally considered for a higher wage category based on their performance. According to the report, Deepak has completed the required 180 days but has not demonstrated the performance level necessary for a wage hike. His work is reviewed monthly, and a wage revision will be considered only after he attains the required standard.
Hans India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
J&K SIA attaches property of Pakistan-based terrorist in Kupwara
Srinagar: As part of its continuing operation against terrorism, J&K's Special Investigation Agency (SIA) attached the property of a Pakistan-based terrorist in Kupwara district on Monday, officials said. A statement by SIA said that the attached property belongs to Abdul Hamid Lone, son of Abdul Aziz Lone, resident of Mawar Bala Qalamabad, Handwara, in Kupwara. "The immovable property attached comprises land bearing Khasra No. 110-min (02 Kanal 03 Marlas) and Khasra No. 115-min (01 Kanal 16 Marlas). The attachment has been made after following due legal process and with proper authorisation from the Hon'ble NIA Court, Kulgam," it said. It said that the accused, Abdul Hamid Lone, is an absconding terrorist wanted in FIR number 02/2023 of Police Station CIK/SIA Kashmir, for his involvement in multiple offences under Sections 13, 17, 18, 21, 39, 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). "He has been evading arrest to avoid legal proceedings following his active participation in terrorist activities. The property attachment was executed in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, ensuring full compliance with statutory procedures," the SIA statement said. 'This action represents a significant milestone in the continuing investigation into unlawful and anti-national activities in the region. It also reflects the SIA's unwavering commitment to neutralise terrorist threats, safeguard national security, and uphold peace and rule of law in Jammu and Kashmir," the agency said, adding that it, in collaboration with other security and intelligence agencies, remains steadfast in its resolve to take stringent actions against individuals and entities involved in activities that threaten the sovereignty, integrity, and unity of the nation. The SIA has been investigating some high profile terrorism linked crimes. It also investigated and subsequently presented a charge sheet in the court against the murder of advocate Babar Qadri, who was killed in his house in Srinagar city by terrorists on September 24, 2020. The SIA arrested and later charged the High Court Bar Association's former President in Qadri's murder.
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Approver reinstated as accused in fake note case tied to Dawood network
Instances of approvers, particularly in NIA cases, turning hostile are extremely rare. The NIA submitted a certificate under Section 308 of CrPC, which deals with the trial of a person who fails to comply with the conditions of pardon before the NIA Court last month. 'The certificate submitted by the prosecutor is accepted and the witness is made an accused in this case, for which a separate trial is to be conducted,' the court ordered. Originally the sixth accused, Shihab was made an approver and designated the 32nd prosecution witness. He failed to appear when initially summoned for trial and eventually turned hostile during witness examination. 'Counterfeit notes printed in Pak, smuggled into India' According to the NIA, the counterfeit notes seized were printed in Pakistan and smuggled into India with the intent to destabilise the Indian economy. As per the investigation, Pradeep and Haji had travelled to Abu Dhabi in June 2011, met Aboobacker and procured the fake currency. The NIA probe had revealed that Dawood's close aide Aftab Batki was controlling his FICN business from the UAE. Batki was made accused in a similar case related to FICN seizure from Nedumbassery in 2013. The investigation revealed that origin of FICNs in both cases were linked to Dawood's syndicate in the UAE.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kanhaiya Lal murder: Gehlot slams BJP, NIA over delay in justice
1 2 Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has accused the BJP of politicising the Kanhaiya Lal murder case of Udaipur while failing to ensure swift justice through the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Udaipur, was hacked to death allegedly by Mohammad Riyaz Attari and Ghouse Mohammed at his shop on June 28, 2022. Taking to X on Wednesday, Gehlot wrote that three years have passed since the tragic murder in Udaipur, yet the case remains pending in the NIA Court in Jaipur. "The Rajasthan police demonstrated remarkable efficiency by apprehending the criminals within four hours of the crime. However, the NIA took over the case the same night, and since then, progress has been disappointingly slow," Gehlot said. Gehlot emphasised that Kanhaiya Lal's family stated that the case was not being fast-tracked. The former CM pointed out several procedural delays in the trial, including the transfer of the CBI Court judge who held additional charge of the NIA Court, resulting in no hearings for the past six months. Addressing the support provided to the victim's family, Gehlot clarified that the previous state govt under Congress had given Rs 50 lakh in compensation and secured govt jobs for both sons of Kanhaiya Lal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mistura chinesa faz cabelo crescer e homem fica irreconhecível Resultados em 30 dias Undo He accused the BJP of spreading misinformation by claiming only Rs 5 lakh was provided to the victim family. "Had the case remained with the Rajasthan police, we would have ensured conviction during our govt's tenure. The BJP's approach suggests they're more interested in political mileage than justice," Gehlot wrote.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jammu & Kashmir: US-based Ghulam Nabi Fai declared proclaimed offender by NIA court
A US-based lobbyist, Ghulam Nabi Fai, has been declared a proclaimed offender by an NIA court in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Fai, accused in a UAPA case and residing in the US, has evaded arrest despite warrants. The court has directed him to surrender to the Jammu and Kashmir Police within 30 days. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads An NIA court in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday declared Ghulam Nabi Fai , a US-based lobbyist, a proclaimed offender . "Police in Budgam have successfully secured the declaration of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai as a proclaimed offender through the Special Judge, NIA Court, Budgam," a police spokesperson a resident of Wadwan, Budgam, is presently in the US and is an accused in a Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case."Despite the issuance of warrants, Fai persistently evaded arrest, obstructing the legal process and avoiding accountability under the law," the spokesman light of his continued non-cooperation and deliberate attempts to conceal himself to evade arrest, the police presented a plea before the court, the spokesperson on this plea, the court declared Fai a proclaimed offender on court has directed Fai to surrender before the Jammu and Kashmir Police within 30 days from the proclamation date.
