Neeraj Chauhan, senior associate editor with the National Political Bureau of Hindustan Times, writes on security, terrorism, corruption, laundering, black money, narcotics, and related policy matters while covering MHA, ED, CBI, NIA, IB, CVC, NHRC, CAG, Income Tax department, etc.
Articles by Neeraj Chauhan
ED says cases of bank fraud declined after investigations
The federal agency said ₹80,000 crore assets out of ₹1.54 crore attached by ED are related to bank fraud cases.
Published on May 06, 2025 10:43 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
States told to hold civil defence drills on May 7
Union home secretary Govind Mohan will hold a meeting on the drills on Tuesday, according to a second letter seen by HT.
Updated on May 06, 2025 04:25 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
NIA questions Tahawwur Rana on ISI’s set-up in Karachi, Nepal
Rana’s childhood friend and co-accused David Coleman Headley had disclosed about the Karachi set-up and the Nepal set-up to the NIA sleuths
Updated on May 05, 2025 10:04 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Two legal hurdles holding up final attachment of assets: ED
Nearly one-third of ₹1.54 lakh crore worth proceeds of crime (PoC) attached by ED till date under the prevention of money laundering act (PMLA) are subject to legal challenges.
Published on May 03, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Rashid Naseem declared fugitive economic offender on ED’s request
ED said in a statement that it a Lucknow special prevention of money laundering act court declared Naseem - the main promoter of Shine City Group – as a FEO on April 30
Published on May 02, 2025 10:01 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Power to arrest must be used sparingly: ASG to ED officials
ASG SV Raju advised ED officers to delay arrests in money-laundering cases for better court outcomes, emphasizing careful evidence gathering.
Published on May 02, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Govt revamps panel on national security
An officer familiar with the reconstitution of NSAB said this was done because the tenure of the existing board ended and NSAB members are appointed for a term of two years
Published on May 01, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Pahalgam attack probe: NIA deploys 3D mapping in Baisaran meadow
A similar technique was used by the anti-terror agency during the 2019 Pulwama attack as well.
Updated on May 01, 2025 06:37 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Census may begin soon, likely to be wrapped up in 2026
In March, 2025, the Union home ministry had informed a parliamentary standing committee that the preparatory activities for the exercise have been completed.
Updated on May 01, 2025 05:07 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
NIA quizzes Valley tour operators, tour guides
Among those interrogated was the zipline operator at Baisaran meadow, who was heard chanting “Allahu Akbar” in a video shot by a tourist that surfaced on Monday
Published on Apr 30, 2025 04:55 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Pre-attack surge in terror launch pads activity: Intelligence officials
Around 167 terrorists were present across the border waiting to cross over in December 2024, 146 were present in January 2025, 138 in February and 122 in March.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 07:17 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
In Delhi court, Gensol Engineering’s Puneet Jaggi shifts blame to brother Anmol
In his application, Puneet Jaggi told a Delhi court that he was “merely a namesake director and all the decisions were taken by his brother, Anmol Singh Jaggi”
Published on Apr 29, 2025 11:23 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Probing code words used by Rana, co-accused: Officials
The US government extradited Rana to India on April 10 following which NIA arrested him
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Govt blocks 16 Pak YouTube channels; sends stinker to BBC about terror coverage
The action has been initiated by the ministry of information and broadcasting based on recommendations of the ministry of home affairs
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 02:16 PM IST
India bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels spreading misinformation after Pahalgam
The banned platforms include YouTube channels of prominent news outlets such as Geo News, Dawn, Raftar, Bol News, ARY News, Samaa TV.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 02:07 PM IST
‘Passia nabbed in 2022, released by Biden admin’: Trump admin
A member of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist outfit, Passia was finally re-arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 16 in Sacramento
Published on Apr 28, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
NIA takes over probe in Pahalgam terror attack
The agency’s teams have been camping at the attack side in the Baisaran meadow, located 5km from Pahalgam town, since Wednesday
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 05:05 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Centre directs NIA to take over Pahalgam investigation as probe picks up pace
NIA has been recording Pahalgam attack survivors’ statements, questioning overground workers, and interrogating jailed LeT, JeM, and other terror outfit members
Published on Apr 27, 2025 10:18 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
14 ‘active’ terrorists identified in Kashmir
Intelligence agencies have identified 14 terrorists in the Kashmir Valley — 8 belonging to LeT and 3 each from JeM and Hizbul Mujahideen who are “active”
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 04:06 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan , New Delhi
Pak ignored India’s dossiers on terror
India has sent nearly 20 judicial requests and evidence to Pakistan regarding terrorism, but Islamabad has consistently ignored the information.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Amit Shah dials chief ministers, says ensure no Pakistani stays back in India
The home ministry said its order on revoking visas “will not apply to Long Term Visas (LTVs) and Diplomatic & Official Visas issued to Pakistani nationals”
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 09:17 PM IST
Pahalgam attack: Key perpetrator likely involved in 3 past attacks
Security agencies are looking for common links including the overground workers of LeT, who, in past one year, facilitated the travel of Pakistani terrorists.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 09:16 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan Mir Ehsan, New Delhi/srinagar
ED carries out raids against FIITJEE coaching centres
Officials said the ED probe stems from several first information reports filed in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh by local police based on complaints of several parents.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 10:02 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
3 Pak nationals, 2 Kashmiris among 5 terrorists identified
Five terrorists, including three Pakistanis, were identified in the deadly Pahalgam attack, prompting intensified efforts to capture them.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Digital footprints suggest Pakistan’s hand, say investigators
Statements from the survivors have revealed that the five terrorists involved in the killings were equipped with automatic weapons
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 08:53 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
LeT’s proxy TRF has skilled terrorists from Lashkar’s core group: Officials
The MO adopted by Pakistan through the so-called TRF is to create an atmosphere of fear among local civilians and those visiting Kashmir, officials said.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 01:25 PM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: Amit Shah may visit Anantnag, hold high-level meet
In Delhi, a cabinet meeting on security is likely to take place on Wednesday since PM Modi has also arrived after cutting short his Saudi Arabia trip.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:58 AM IST
Antwerp court rejects Choksi’s bail plea, says ‘may flee Belgium’
Arrested on April 11 by Antwerp police based on an extradition request of CBI, Choksi was in prison since then and was produced before court of appeal in Antwerp on Tuesday by Belgian prosecutors
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:24 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Amit Shah reaches Valley, NIA likely to take over probe into Pahalgam attack
The federal agency has previously investigated numerous attacks on civilians by TRF and other proxy organisations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 01:37 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Terrorists open fire on tourists in J&K meadow; 26 feared dead
Pahalgam attack: The dastardly event, the worst terror strike in the UT since the 2019 Pulwama attack, prompted PM Modi to cut short his trip to Saudi Arabia
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 12:48 AM IST
Mir EhsanNeeraj Chauhan , Srinagar/new Delhi