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
Mahadev app kingpin held, may be extradited
People aware of the matter said they will also look to extradite Ravi Uppal, who is yet to be officially arrested by the UAE authorities
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Delhi cocaine bust: ED carries out raids in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai
This comes days after the October 1 recovery of 562kg of cocaine from south Delhi in what police said was the Capital’s biggest ever drug seizure. On Thursday, another 208kg of cocaine was recovered from a godown in west Delhi
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Mahadev App promoter Chandrakar arrested; likely to be extradited from UAE
The CBI took over all Chhattisgarh Police’s first information reports (FIR) in the case including the one which names former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 11:44 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
CBI files rape, murder charges in RG Kar case
CBI filed a charge sheet against Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a student in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, ruling out gang involvement.
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, Kolkata
RG Kar rape-murder case: CBI files charge sheet against prime accused Sanjay Roy
Sanjay Roy, the sole accused, was arrested and taken into custody by the Kolkata Police on August 10, before the probe was handed over to the CBI on August 13.
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 02:30 PM IST
Shah chairs review meeting with chief ministers of LWE-hit states
Union home minister Amit Shah called the meeting days after the security forces gunned down 31 Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur in a coordinated operation
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 12:15 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
CBI, Interpol to address cross-border trafficking of tigers to China via Nepal
Indian and Nepalese officials will exchange details on ongoing probe related to tiger trafficking, with an aim to bolster intelligence-led enforcement actions
Published on Oct 04, 2024 04:50 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan Jayashree Nandi
NIA accelerates action against Maoists, takes up another probe on smuggling of explosives
The federal agency has, in the last month, accelerated its crackdown on Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Bihar and other states.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 03:31 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
ED files money laundering case against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday filed a money laundering case against Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah in connection with a land allotment case.
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
'Lalu kin got firm with robust assets for a pittance': ED
On September 17, the Delhi high court gave interim bail to Amit Katyal, a businessman whose company was taken over by Lalu Prasad Yadav's family.
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Shine City fraud case: Court accepts ED’s plea to declare Naseem FEO
According to people aware of the details, Rashid Naseem is reportedly residing in the UAE and is suspected of frequently travelling between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Green nod details of security projects won’t be put on website, says ministry
It has also clarified some aspects of the compensation and compensatory afforestation for such projects
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 06:23 AM IST
Jayashree NandiNeeraj Chauhan
No NTA official involved in NEET-UG question paper leak: Investigators
An organised syndicate accessed the paper before the exam from the Hazaribagh-situated Oasis School in connivance with the institute’s staff
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Census will be conducted soon: Amit Shah
The home minister’s remarks came during a press conference to mark 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s third term at the Centre
Published on Sep 17, 2024 12:07 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Sandip Ghosh, West Bengal cop delayed probe into Kolkata rape-murder case: CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that Sandip Ghosh deliberately avoided insisting on the registration of a FIR after the victim’s body was found.
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Sandip Ghosh intentionally didn’t file FIR, theory of suicide was introduced: CBI
Ghosh’s polygraph and layered voice analysis tests by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) revealed that he was “deceptive” on certain important issues related to the incident
Published on Sep 16, 2024 04:56 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
J&K elections: Agencies warn of attacks on forces, political leaders
The warning came as two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kathua district on Wednesday.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
JKCA case: ED moves Srinagar court with fresh charges against Abdullah
The agency has sought to invoke Sections 411 and 424 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which involves a scheduled offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The sections deal with dishonest retention or concealment of a stolen property.
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
5,000 cyber commandos will be ready in 5 ys to fight cyber threats: Amit Shah
Terming cyber security as part of the national security, Shah said “country’s growth is not possible without ensuring cyber security”
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 03:43 PM IST
Bengaluru BJP office was first target of accused in cafe blast case: NIA
At least nine people were injured after a low-intensity IED exploded at Rameshwaram Cafe at ITPL Road in Brookefield on March 1.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Rameshwaram Café blast duo attempted to bomb BJP office on Pran Pratishtha Day: NIA
The National Investigation Agency revealed the details of conspiracy behind the Rameshwaram Cafe blast as the agency filed its first charge sheet in the case on Monday
Published on Sep 09, 2024 06:57 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
1,800 acres of tribal land grabbed by mafia: ED on Jharkhand scam
The federal agency has received several complaints of land grabbing and also identified proceeds of crime worth ₹3,000 crore
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 10:42 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
AAP beneficiary in excise policy, Kejriwal liable: CBI
The claims have been made in CBI’s final charge sheet filed in July in connection to its probe in the alleged irregularities in formulation and implementation of the policy
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Interpol issued 100 Red Notices on India’s plea in 2023
In 2023, Interpol issued 100 Red Notices at India's request, aiding in the return of 48 criminals, as CBI emphasizes global law enforcement cooperation.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
NIA files first charge sheet over attacks on Indian high commission in London
The NIA filed its first charge sheet in the twin violent attacks at the Indian high commission in London last year
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
ED arrests Delhi AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan under PMLA
The federal agency took Amanatullah Khan’s custody after raiding his residence in Okhla and questioning him for few hours
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
CBI arrests RG Kar Hospital's ex-principal Sandip Ghosh
Ghosh was taken to CBI’s Nizam Palace where he was placed under arrest under charges of cheating and prevention of corruption act.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 11:01 PM IST
ED arrests AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan over alleged money laundering
Former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, who was last month released on bail in the excise policy probe after 17 months, said those who could not be suppressed are put behind bars
Published on Sep 02, 2024 01:40 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
NIA begins inquiry into interstate arms smuggling from NE
The Bihar police had busted a network of arms smugglers in May this year with the arrest of two people
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
BSF meet with Bangladesh counterpart uncertain
Although there hasn’t been any message from the government about the biannual meeting, the BSF has prepared agenda points.
Published on Aug 29, 2024 09:05 AM IST