The National Investigation Agency filed a supplementary chargesheet naming Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed as the principal conspirator behind the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The NIA alleged a cross-border conspiracy involving LeT and its proxy outfit, The Resistance Front.
Today, On 22nd January, The Supreme Court has sought the government’s response on the curative plea filed by a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist challenging his death sentence in the 2000 Red Fort attack case. The move reopens scrutiny of the long-standing terror conviction now.
The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror case, can take up any job that does not require police clearance. His plea seeking a certificate to drive an autorickshaw will now be heard in a closed chamber.
Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, was denied a police clearance certificate as the state claims he remains under surveillance. The Bombay High Court questioned the government’s decision despite his acquittal by all courts.
A special NIA court in Jammu granted investigators 45 extra days to keep two accused in custody over the Pahalgam terror attack. The extension was allowed as DNA profiling, forensic tests and mobile data linked to Pakistani numbers are still awaited.
A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. He will remain in Tihar Jail as the case progresses.
A special Jammu court has extended NIA custody of two accused who allegedly harboured Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. The accused reportedly gave food and shelter to the Pakistani militants before the brutal strike.
A special NIA court granted a 10-day remand for two men accused of sheltering Pakistani terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack. Officials said, “Harboured Pakistani terrorists behind Pahalgam attack,” as the probe continues into the April incident.
The NIA has secured a five-day remand for two Pahalgam residents, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, for allegedly harboring terrorists behind April’s attack that killed 26 tourists. They provided shelter and support to the attackers, confirming their identities as Pakistani militants linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Further investigations are ongoing.
A Delhi court has granted 26/11 terror accused Tahawwur Rana the permission for one supervised phone call to his family, subject to jail regulations. The court has requested reports on his health and future communication rights. Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian businessman, is involved in the planning of the Mumbai attacks.
