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
SFJ has a list of politicians, cops’ children, govt tells UAPA tribunal
The disclosure was one of several made last month the government submitted evidence to an Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) tribunal as part of the process of extending the ban on SFJ.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Bharatpol will help bring fugitives to justice: Shah
Shah said the new platform will improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement efforts
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Shah to launch Bharatpol portal today to help govt agencies
The portal will also streamline the processing of all requests for international assistance through Interpol, including the issuance of red notices and other colour-coded notices.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Model Prison Manual amended after SC verdict against caste-based discrimination
The Supreme Court told the central government to revise the model jail manual to remove provisions struck down by the court within three months
Published on Jan 01, 2025 07:12 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Over 550 LRs of Indian agencies pending with foreign countries: Data
Over 550 judicial requests from Indian law enforcement for evidence in various crimes are pending abroad, delaying justice and trials, CBI reports.
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Rise in smuggling of gold, cocaine: DRI report
India has seen a marked increase in smuggling of cocaine and gold, with borders in the country’s North-East becoming an area of concern.
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan Rajeev Jayaswal, New Delhi
PM Modi asks police to focus on digital arrests, deep fakes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the police leadership to convert the challenge into an opportunity
Published on Dec 01, 2024 09:14 PM IST
ED busts invoicing racket, identifies irregularities worth ₹4,800 crore
The ED arrested two brothers – Mayank Dang and Tushar Dang – associated with a company, Imports From China or IFC, headquartered in Delhi, on Tuesday.
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 04:54 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
PM Modi shares ideas on security with police and intelligence brass
PM Modi reportedly shared suggestions on various aspects of policing, which will be shared with states/union territories and central agencies for implementation
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 04:55 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Pro-Khalistan activities and cybersecurity key topics at DGP meeting
PM Modi will also attend the three-day annual DGPs/IGPs conference, being held from November 29-December 1 at Bhubaneswar’s Lok Seva Bhawan, on Saturday.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 04:47 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Anmol Bishnoi lodged at US county prison: Officials
ICE is mandated to apprehend foreign fugitives wanted for crimes committed abroad and who are at large in the US.
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Anmol Bishnoi lodged at Pottawattamie County Jail in midwestern US state of Iowa
Anti-terror agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) is in touch with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security regarding Anmol Bishnoi
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:54 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Actively pursuing request to extradite Anmol Bishnoi’: Officials
“The US authorities already have an extradition request. Since he has already been detained, they just have to act on it,” said this officer.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi detained in California: Officials
Indian officials said they are trying to ascertain the circumstances under which he has been caught in California
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 10:08 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
NIA takes over Manipur violence cases
The federal anti-terror probe agency has been roped in after a review by the Union home ministry, which is monitoring the situation in the state
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 12:17 PM IST
India pushes UK for faster extraditions
The anti-corruption probe agency, in 2023 alone, coordinated the return of at least 29 fugitives; in all around 75 fugitives have been brought back since 2021.
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
FATF hails India’s digital stack
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has endorsed India’s digital stack for its overall low vulnerability.
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan Rajeev Jayaswal, New Delhi
Bangladeshi infiltration: ED conducts raids in Jharkhand and West Bengal
The Enforcement Directorate is probing a large syndicate operating across Jharkhand and West Bengal that is facilitating the illegal infiltration.
Published on Nov 12, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
ED seizes NSG officer’s property in Lahaul
This is the first attachment and possession of a property by the agency in the district, which is at over 4,200 metres altitude, officials said
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
National counter-terrorism policy and strategy soon: Amit Shah
Amit Shah also said that the government has come up with documents on model anti-terrorism squad (ATS) and model Special Task Force (STF) for the states and UTs
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 02:25 PM IST
Brazil’s police commissioner Valdecy Urquiza appointed new Interpol chief
Valdecy Urquiza willtake over from the incumbent, Jurgen Stock, who has been at the helm of the world’s largest police organisation for the past 10 years, on November 7
Published on Nov 05, 2024 06:41 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
ED files charge sheet against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi Waqf Board case
Amanatullah Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on September 2 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Published on Oct 29, 2024 05:04 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Census process expected to begin next year
The decennial exercise was expected to take place in 2020-21 but the government has claimed that it has been delayed due to the pandemic
Updated on Oct 28, 2024 01:33 PM IST
Sought Nijjar’s death certificate, were asked ‘why’: Indian officials
Canada has refused to share Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death certificate with India, straining relations amid allegations of Indian involvement in his murder.
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
NIA has not found any sabotage in recent train derailments: Officials
In past two months, several cases have come to the fore wherein obstructions in the form of gas cylinders, boulders, or broken rails have been placed on tracks.
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 06:25 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Amid spate of attacks, Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother on NIA’s radar
The federal agency has included Anmol Bishnoi in its ‘most wanted’ list and declared a reward of ₹10 lakh on him, people familiar with the development said.
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 10:40 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
J&K attack caught intel agencies unawares
People familiar with the development said The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 04:49 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Agencies look for pattern in bomb threats to airlines
On Monday, seven flights were diverted, delayed, or subjected to a search after posts on social media said they had bombs on board.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 05:29 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Telangana CM directly involved in graft, says ED ahead of court appearance
Revanth, named as accused number 1 in the charge sheet filed under PMLA, was “evasive” during his questioning in 2019, ED officials said.
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 05:01 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Mahadev betting app promoters’ sprawling assets in ED focus
Chandrakar was arrested by police in Dubai and his partner Uppal is under detention at his home, and India is in the process of formally securing their extradition to prosecute them of financial crimes
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan