Wednesday, February 4

PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Terror Module Linked to Pakistani Handlers Busted in Punjab, 10 Arrested
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Terror Module Linked to Pakistani Handlers Busted in Punjab, 10 Arrested

Chandigarh: In a significant breakthrough, Punjab Police have uncovered a Pakistan-backed grenade attack module in Ludhiana. The operation led to the arrest of 10 key operatives who were reportedly in contact with handlers based abroad. The state police chief (DGP) confirmed this major success on his official Twitter handle. Plot to Disturb Punjab’s PeacePreliminary investigations reveal that the arrested suspects were communicating with handlers located in Pakistan through three operatives based in Malaysia. These handlers had tasked the operatives with picking up and delivering hand grenades with the intent of carrying out an attack in a crowded area to create unrest in the state. DGP Confirms DetailsThe Punjab DGP tweeted that the Ludhiana Commissionerate has successfully busted a...
Delhi Car Blast: Al-Falah University’s Dr. Nisar ul Hassan Missing, Shocking Links to Kashmir Revealed
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Delhi Car Blast: Al-Falah University’s Dr. Nisar ul Hassan Missing, Shocking Links to Kashmir Revealed

Faridabad/New Delhi: Security agencies are intensively investigating the Delhi Red Fort car blast that occurred on Monday evening. Following revelations that several doctors from Al-Falah University, Faridabad, were in contact with the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed, authorities have reported a startling development: Dr. Nisar ul Hassan is now missing in the aftermath of the explosion. Sources confirm that Dr. Nisar ul Hassan, formerly an Assistant Professor at SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, was dismissed by the Jammu & Kashmir government in 2023 for allegedly engaging in anti-national activities. Following the Delhi blast, security agencies have been actively tracing his whereabouts. Investigators from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), along with Haryana Po...
Haryana: High Court Rejects CBI Probe in IPS Y. Puran Kumar Suicide Case, Accepts SIT Status Report
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Haryana: High Court Rejects CBI Probe in IPS Y. Puran Kumar Suicide Case, Accepts SIT Status Report

Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the suicide of former IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar. The court expressed satisfaction with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe conducted by Chandigarh Police, stating that the investigation had been carried out diligently, with no delay or negligence, and therefore, there was no justification to hand over the case to an independent agency. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjeev Berry, emphasized that the SIT’s investigation had been thorough and satisfactory. The court’s ruling puts an end to speculation over a CBI probe into the former officer’s death. 14 Individuals Named as AccusedDuring proceedings, senior advocate Amit Zhanji, representing the U...
Huge Cash Haul Found in Car During Haryana Check; Machines Called to Count Notes
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Huge Cash Haul Found in Car During Haryana Check; Machines Called to Count Notes

Fatehabad, Haryana: In the wake of the Delhi metro blast, Fatehabad police have intensified security measures, including increased patrols at public places and thorough checks on vehicles. During one such operation on Wednesday evening, authorities recovered nearly ₹1.5 crore in cash from a car passing through Ratia Road. According to Station House Officer Surendra, police received a tip-off about suspicious individuals carrying large sums of cash in a vehicle coming from Ratia. Acting promptly, the team set up a checkpoint and stopped a suspicious car. Upon searching it, police discovered the huge cash haul. Authorities immediately called Income Tax and Excise Department teams to assist in counting and verifying the currency. Investigation UnderwayPolice are currently interrogating ...
Delhi Blast: Students Reveal Traits of 3 Doctors Linked to Terror Module at Al-Falah University
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Delhi Blast: Students Reveal Traits of 3 Doctors Linked to Terror Module at Al-Falah University

Faridabad: The Red Fort blast on November 10 has sent shockwaves across the country, and the investigation is now intensifying at Al-Falah University in Faridabad. The NIA continues to question professors and students about the alleged involvement of three university faculty members in the terror module. Doctors Under Scrutiny:Among the suspects is 33-year-old Dr. Umar Un Nabi, who was behind the wheel of the car used in the blast. He served as an Assistant Professor in the university’s Medicine Department. Students describe him as quiet yet highly intelligent. Two other professors from Al-Falah University are also implicated: 46-year-old Dr. Shaheen Shahid and 35-year-old Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai. Dr. Shaheen, originally from Lucknow, is known for her conservative views and strict d...
Delhi Blast Probe: Three Al-Falah University Doctors Under NIA Scanner, Students Speak Out
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Delhi Blast Probe: Three Al-Falah University Doctors Under NIA Scanner, Students Speak Out

Faridabad, Haryana: The November 10 Delhi Red Fort metro station blast has sent shockwaves through Al-Falah University, located in Faridabad. Investigation agencies, led by the NIA, are interrogating the university’s professors and students to uncover possible connections to the blast. Three university professors have come under suspicion. Umar Un Nabi, 33, reportedly drove the car on the day of the blast. Alongside him are Dr. Shaheen Shahid, 46, and Dr. Muzammil Ahmed Ganai, 35, both allegedly linked to the terrorist module. Umar served as an assistant professor in the university’s medicine department. Students describe him as quiet yet highly intelligent. Strict Shaheen, Friendly MuzammilDr. Shaheen Shahid, arrested in Lucknow, was known for her conservative approach. A student re...
Bageshwar Yatra: Baba Dhirendra Shastri Issues Stark Warning — “Wake Up Today or Your Neighbourhoods Will Hear Bombs Tomorrow
PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Bageshwar Yatra: Baba Dhirendra Shastri Issues Stark Warning — “Wake Up Today or Your Neighbourhoods Will Hear Bombs Tomorrow

Palwal (Haryana): Hindu preacher Baba Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, leader of the Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padayatra, on Tuesday delivered a hard-hitting speech in Palwal in which he urged Hindus to unite and issued a pointed warning to critics and what he described as “non-Sanatan” elements. Shastri’s procession entered the Hodal assembly area after starting from Senior Secondary School in Palwal. The marchers spent the night in Mitrol village, where the evening programme included bhajans and discourses. Addressing supporters, Shastri said the pilgrimage aims to bring together “150 crore Sanatan Indians” and warned that failure to “wake up” now would bring grave consequences. “Wake up today or you will have to regret it later,” he told the crowd. “If you wake up now, your children will not h...
Al-Falah University Denies Any Link to Detained Doctors in Delhi Blast Case — Vice Chancellor Issues Strong Rebuttal
PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Al-Falah University Denies Any Link to Detained Doctors in Delhi Blast Case — Vice Chancellor Issues Strong Rebuttal

Following the inclusion of its name in connection with the Delhi blast case, Faridabad-based Al-Falah University has issued an official statement categorically denying all allegations made against the institution. In a firm response, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhupinder Kaur Anand clarified that the university has no association whatsoever with the two doctors who have been detained by investigating agencies. “We are deeply saddened and distressed by this unfortunate incident and strongly condemn it. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with all the innocent people affected by these tragic events,” said Dr. Anand. “False and Misleading Reports Being Circulated” The Vice Chancellor further stated that certain online platforms are deliberately spreading false and misleading infor...
Al-Falah University Website Hacked After Delhi Blast, Threatening Message Posted; Site Restored Later
PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Al-Falah University Website Hacked After Delhi Blast, Threatening Message Posted; Site Restored Later

Faridabad/New Delhi: In the aftermath of the Red Fort car blast, the website of Al-Falah University, Faridabad, was briefly hacked late on Monday, displaying an abusive and threatening message targeting the institution and its students. The defaced page—which was later restored—warned that “there is no place for Islamic universities on Indian soil” and demanded that those “doing jihad” leave for Pakistan, adding menacing language about monitoring and destroying “anti-national activities.” The hack came as Al-Falah — its medical college and hospital now under intense scrutiny — faces police investigations after several doctors and staff linked to the campus were arrested following the Delhi explosion. Authorities say probes have found explosive material at locations connected to suspects...
Baba Bageshwar’s Health Affected During Dharma Yatra, Says—“I Am Not Doing Politics, I Am Protecting Religion”
PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Baba Bageshwar’s Health Affected During Dharma Yatra, Says—“I Am Not Doing Politics, I Am Protecting Religion”

):The rising pollution seems to have taken a toll on Bageshwar Dham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, who has been suffering from cough and cold for the past three days. During his ongoing Sanatan Hindu Ekta Yatra, Baba has been frequently sipping tea, rubbing his nose, and showing visible signs of fatigue. After walking barely a kilometer, he was seen sitting on the roadside to rest, yet continued to chant praises of the villages along the route. During the journey, he interacted warmly with sanitation workers and women of Atoha village, even sharing tea with them. Before addressing a public gathering at a sugar mill, Baba appeared visibly tired—so much so that as soon as he sat on the sofa on stage, he dozed off. When he woke up, he humorously admitted that he had fallen aslee...