26/11 Terror Attack: Mumbai Crime Branch Files New Charge Sheet With 5th Accused
The 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack is still fresh in people's minds, and an investigation into the deadliest terrorist attack, which killed hundreds of people, is underway. On September 26, the Mumbai Crime Branch filed a new chargesheet into the terror attack. The charge sheet filed under UAPA and IPC named Tahawwur Rana as fifth accused. Rana, a Pakistani citizen with Canadian citizenship, is currently in jail in California.
Tags: 26/11 Attacks, Tahawwur Rana, Pakistani, terrorist, Mumbai crime branch
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Param Bir Singh Hid Ajmal Kasab's Phone, Alleges Former ACP Of Mumbai
A retired police officer, Shamsher Khan Pathan, made serious allegations against Param Bir Singh, the then DIG ATS, that he "confiscated terrorist Ajmal Kasab's phone, ensuring that the phone never showed during the inquiry or prosecution," The former cop told India Today TV that the phone Kasab was receiving orders from the Pakistani handlers was the same phone. "This is a national security concern, and should be examined swiftly", said… read-more
Tags: Param bir Singh, Ajmal kasab, 26/11 Attacks, Pakistan, Terrorist attack
Courtesy: India Today
26/11 Mumbai Attack: Leaders Pay Tribute To Victims & Security Personnel
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 26, termed the Mumbai 26/11 terror attack as a "cowardly" act while paying tribute to those who had lost their lives. About ten Lashkar-e-Taliban terrorists came to Mumbai via sea route from Pakistan and carried out a series of attacks across the city. Many political leaders across the country paid homage to the victims and security personnel who were brutally killed.
Tags: 26/11 Attacks, Terrorist attack, Lashkar-e-Taiba, India, Mumbai terror attack
Courtesy: ANI
Amit Shah Pays Tribute To Peoples Who Lost Their Lives In 26/11 Attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 26 paid tribute on Twitter to those who lost their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. He said, "A grateful nation will always be indebted to your sacrifice." This is the 13th anniversary of the attack which was carried out by 10 gunmen who are reported to be connected to Lashkar-e-Taiba. The attack killed 174 people and left… read-more
Tags: Home Minister Amit Shah, 26/11 Attacks, Mumbai, terror attack, Tribute
Courtesy: ANI
Pakistan Is Home For 12 Foreign Terrorist Organizations: US Report
Pakistan is home for at least 12 groups recognized as foreign terrorist organisations, said a US Congressional Research Service report. Five of these have been recognized as 'India-centric,' such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-i-Mohammed. Reffering to Pakistan, CRS said, ''It continued to serve as a safe havens for...terrorist group.'' The report also cluded that Pakistan ''didn't take sufficient action to stop certain terrorist groups'' from… read-more
Tags: United States, Pakistan, Terrorists, Congressional Research Service, 26/11 Attacks
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26/11 Mumbai Attacks: US Announces $5 Million Reward for Information on Mastermind
The US Rewards for Justice program released an official statement mentioning that informers of the whereabouts of the 26/11 attacker will be rewarded up to $5 million. According to the statement, any information that would lead to the arrest or conviction of Lashkar-e-Taiba member Sajid Mir will be eligible for the reward. The announcement comes twelve years after the attack where at least 166 people lost their lives.
Tags: 26/11 Attacks, India, USA, Lashkar-e-Taiba
Courtesy: Times of India
26/11 Mumbai Attack Anniversary: Maharashtra Inaugurates Martyrs' Gallery
Honouring the security personnel killed in the line of duty, the Maharashtra government on November 26 instituted Martyrs' Gallery in the city. Inaugurated by Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, the gallery will exhibit the 797 martyred personnel including the ones killed in the 2008 Mumbai attack. The CM intended to institute alike monuments in other parts of the state as well. The event was attended by the family members of the martyrs.
Tags: 26/11 Attacks, CM Uddhav Thackeray, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Courtesy: Hindustan Times