Tihar Jail

Delhi Court seeks reply from Tihar Jail on Yasin Bhatkal's 'harassment' plea

A Delhi Court has sought reply from Tihar Jail authorities following the plea of Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal alleging physical harassment and human rights violation by jail authorities.

Jun 05, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

CBI appeals to exceed Mohammad Shahabuddin's remand

The investigating agency has filed charge-sheet against seven accused persons in the case while two accused, Mohammad Javed and Mohammad Kaif, are on bail.

Jun 05, 2017, 14:32 PM IST

Rajdeo Ranjan murder: Bihar court allows CBI to inquire Shahabuddin

A court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district accepted the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) plea for questioning Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) strongman Mohammad Shahabuddin in connection with journalist Rajdeo Ranjan murder case.

May 26, 2017, 18:29 PM IST

CBI names Shahabuddin as accused in journalist murder case

Mohammad Shahabuddin as an accused in the journalist Rajdeo Ranjan murder case.

May 26, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Bodies of murdered property dealer's wife, daughters found

Highly decomposed bodies of a property dealer's wife and two daughters found from Daurala village in Meerut, who were allegedly killed at the behest of his business partner.

May 23, 2017, 14:40 PM IST

Did Chautala pass class XII exam? Documents beg to differ

However, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has clarified that Chautala had appeared for class X and not class XII exams and neither of the results have been declared.

May 20, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

2012 Delhi gang-rape case: Supreme Court to deliver much-awaited verdict on Friday

The rape which had occurred on December 16, 2012, had seen massive protests across India, especially in the national capital.

May 04, 2017, 21:13 PM IST

Poll symbol case: AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran sent to judicial custody

AIADMK (Amma) faction leader TTV Dhinakaran and his close aid were on Monday sent to judicial custody for a fortnight by a special court here in the Election Commission bribery case.

May 01, 2017, 18:19 PM IST

'Tinka Tinka Tihar' song enters Limca Book of Records

The one of a kind song 'Tinka Tinka Tihar' sung by the inmates of Tihar Jail was recently released by Smt Sumitra Mahajan, Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha in 2015. The song is special as it is shot inside the Tihar jail premises. It has been conceptualised, scripted and executed by Vartika Nanda, a prison reformer.

Apr 01, 2017, 12:26 PM IST

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal not kept in solitary confinement: Tihar jail officials

The New Delhi court was on Tuesday informed by Tihar Central Jail officials that Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal has not been kept in solitary confinement. 

Mar 07, 2017, 22:26 PM IST

Delhi court reserves order on Yasin Bhatkal's petition challenging solitary confinement in Tihar

Yasin Bhatkal was listed on the NIA Most Wanted list till his arrest on the India-Nepal border in Bihar on August 28, 2013. 

Mar 07, 2017, 20:03 PM IST

Mohd Shahabuddin brought to Delhi from Bihar's Siwan jail, to be lodged in Tihar

Former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP and party strongman Mohammad Shahabuddin was on Sunday brought to Delhi from Patna, days after the Supreme Court ordered to shift him from Bihar's Siwan jail to Tihar Central Jail in the national capital. 

Feb 19, 2017, 09:29 AM IST

Mohammad Shahabuddin brought to Patna on way to Tihar

Mohammad Shahabuddin, is a criminal turned politician and locally known as `Bahubali`. He faces 35 criminal cases including murder, extortion, kidnapping and has been convicted in seven.

Feb 18, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

Victims' families welcome Supreme Court's order on Shahabuddin

Chandrakeshwar Prasad, father of three brothers allegedly killed at the instance of mafia don-turned-politician Shahabuddin, and Asha Ranjan, wife of slain journalist Rajdeo Ranjan in Bihar`s Siwan district, have expressed happiness after the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that the RJD strongman be shifted from Siwan jail to Tihar Central Jail to ensure fair trial.

Feb 15, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

SC to pronounce judgment on plea seeking transfer of Shahabuddin to Tihar

Asha Ranjan had earlier filed a plea stating that free and fair trial against Shahabuddin was not possible if he remains lodged in the Bihar jail.

Feb 15, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

Delhi gangster, attacker of Yaseen Bhatkal, held

A dreaded gangster, who was involved in an attack on Indian Mujahideen member Yaseen Bhatkal inside the Tihar Jail and other crimes of murder, attempt to murder, and arms trade, has been arrested, the Delhi Police said on Thursday.

Feb 09, 2017, 23:56 PM IST

December 16 Delhi gangrape convicts move HC against jail term in robbery case

Three of the four death row convicts in the December 16 gangrape and murder case today moved Delhi High Court challenging the 10-year jail term awarded to them by a trial court in a robbery case.

Jan 20, 2017, 17:23 PM IST

In a first, Tihar now has a woman Superintendent for men's jail!

"Don't call me a jailer" says a smiling Anju Mangla, the first woman incharge of a men's prison in high-security Tihar jail.

Jan 11, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Supreme Court defers hearing on plea seeking transfer of Mohammad Shahabuddin to Tihar Jail

The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred its hearing till December 6 on the plea seeking shifting RJD strongman Mohammad Shahabuddin from Siwan jail in Bihar to Tihar Central Jail in the national capital.

Dec 01, 2016, 13:28 PM IST

Not averse to shifting Shahabuddin from Siwan to Tihar jail: Bihar govt to SC

The Bihar government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it is not "averse" to shifting of Shahabuddin from Siwan jail to Tihar prison.

Nov 29, 2016, 19:07 PM IST