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Neeraj Chauhan

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

Not your call: MHA tells states opposing Citizenship Amendment Act

Thus far, the chief ministers of five states have signalled their unwillingness to implement the new law — the Citizenship (Amendment) Act: Punjab, West Bengal, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Chattisgarh.

Home Minister Amit Shah arrives during the winter session of Parliament in New Delhi.(Photo by Vipin Kumar / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Dec 14, 2019 02:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAmrita Madhukalya , Neeraj Chauhan, and Bhadra Sinha

‘Not their choice’: MHA rebuffs 5 states who ‘won’t implement’ citizenship law

Senior government officials said that once the Centre issues the notification to bring the new amendments into force, the state governments will have to abide by the law of the land.

Muslim women take part in a protest rally against CAB and NRC, in Kolkata.(PTI)
Updated on Dec 13, 2019 07:08 PM IST
New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

How RN Kao – India’s top spymaster - helped integrate Sikkim into India

King of Sikkim (Palden Thondup Namgyal), was pressuring India to revise the Indo-Sikkim Treaty, according to which it was a protectorate, and had developed ambitions to have a separate state like Bhutan.

R.N. Kao the chief of R&AW played a major role in both Sikkim integration and 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.(RN Kao: Gentleman Spymaster/Nitin A. Gokhale)
Updated on Dec 13, 2019 04:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

2001 Parliament attack: Breach that led to a security overhaul

A look back after 18 years at the attack that led to the institutionalisation of a new multi-layered security apparatus encompassing several forces and state-of-the-art tech to secure the highest seat of democracy.

A security personnel takes position during the terrorist attack, at Parliament House, in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, December 13, 2001.(PTI file photo)
Updated on Dec 13, 2019 05:07 AM IST
Hindutsan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

Long lockdown may spur fresh Valley anger: CRPF

The paramilitary force is also concerned about its troops staying in temporary camps that may be “vulnerable” to terror attacks. It is also worried that the extended deployment of so many troops in the valley can make them “complacent”.

CRPF personnel patrol in front of closed market at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Thursday.(ANI Photo)
Updated on Dec 12, 2019 01:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

Almost 1.3 lakh people declared foreigners in Assam

As per information provided by Assam government, a total 4,68,905 cases were referred to the foreigners tribunals’ in Assam till October 2019.

The ministry of home affairs informed the Parliament on Tuesday that 1,29,009 people have been declared as foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunals in Assam as of October 2019.(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 11, 2019 01:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

1.29 lakh people declared foreigners in Assam, 6 deported: Govt

The ministry also said that 1.14 lakh persons have been declared as Indians by the foreigners tribunals in Assam as of October 2019.

Villagers checking their names in the final list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam’s Morigaon district.(AP Photo)
Updated on Dec 10, 2019 07:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

CRPF jawan on poll duty in Jharkhand shoots 2 officers dead, second case in 24 hours in the state

A similar incident was reported from Ranchi on Monday when a constable of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) shot dead his company commander before killing himself.

A constable of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), deployed on election duty in Jharkhand, shot dead two of his seniors and injured another in Bokaro late on Monday.(Reuters File Photo)
Updated on Dec 10, 2019 01:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi/Ranchi | ByNeeraj Chauhan and Sanjoy Dey

CBI closes dozen Manipur encounter cases, to wrap up probe in 3 months

CBI’s Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed to investigate the encounters, plans to wrap up the probe in the alleged extrajudicial killings in the next three months.

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters building in New Delhi.(REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 09, 2019 08:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

CBI books sitting Allahabad high court judge SN Shukla in bribery case

An investigation against Justice Shukla was initiated by former CJI Dipak Misra in November 2017 on a complaint by Uttar Pradesh advocate general Raghvendra Singh who alleged malpractices against him.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) logo at CBI HQ, in New Delhi.(PTI)
Updated on Dec 06, 2019 08:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

CBI carries out searches at multiple locations in Lucknow

This is the first time that the CBI has registered an FIR against a sitting high court judge after nod from Chief Justice of India; searches lead to recovery of incriminating documents.

File photo: Central Bureau of Investigation logo at CBI HQ, in New Delhi.(PTI)
Updated on Dec 06, 2019 04:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | ByNeeraj Chauhan

ITBP jawan who killed colleagues may have been gunned down

The incident took place in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, where Maoist rebels known as Naxalites are active, on Wednesday.

One of the ITBP officers cited above said, requesting anonymity, that Rahman had an argument with another trooper from his home state, West Bengal, following which he picked up the rifle and started shooting at his colleagues before he was neutralized.(HT File)
Updated on Dec 06, 2019 01:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Raipur | ByNeeraj Chauhan

Pulwama bombers used virtual mobile numbers generated in US to plan attacks

The claim is part of the charge sheet filed before an NIA court in Delhi on September 16 against alleged JeM members Sajjad Ahmad Khan, Tanvir Ahmad Ganie, Bilal Ahmad Mir and Muzzafar Ahmad Bhat.

Security personnel carry out the rescue and relief works at the site of suicide bomb attack at Lathepora Awantipora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, Thursday, February 14, 2019. At least 30 CRPF jawans were killed and dozens other injured when a CRPF convoy was attacked.(PTI)
Updated on Dec 02, 2019 01:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

CBI court takes cognisance of chargesheet against retired Odisha HC Judge IM Quddusi

The former judge was arrested along with others in September 2017 by CBI for allegedly conspiring to settle a MCI (Medical Council of India) debarment order against Lucknow-based private medical college.

The judge has summoned the seven accused including IM Quddusi for January 9. (HT photo)
Updated on Nov 26, 2019 07:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

India’s ultra-rich create havens abroad to siphon funds, says ED

In a charge sheet filed on November 2 against Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath’s nephew Ratul Puri in connection with alleged irregularities in the AgustaWestland helicopter deal, ED has a separate section dealing with the modus operandi adopted by such individuals to launder the proceeds of crime,particularly the foreign entities they create to do so.

Enforcement Directorate said some ultra-rich or high net-worth individuals (HNIs) create corporate structures across various foreign jurisdictions to transfer unaccounted funds
Updated on Nov 25, 2019 05:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

Delhi court orders stay on ex-ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar’s biopic

The movie – “Chanda: A Signature that Ruined A Career”, produced by Manoj Nandwana and S Akhileswaran and directed by Ajay Singh, was supposed to be screened at Goa Film Festival on November 28.

ICICI Bank MD & CEO Chanda Kochhar(PTI file photo)
Updated on Nov 23, 2019 07:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

CBI searches 9 places over alleged embezzlement of govt fund

The federal agency has registered a case against former Manipur CM O Ibobi Singh, former chairman of Manipur Development Society (MDS), Y Ningthem Singh, MDS’ ex-project director, and others on the request of the Manipur government and further notification from the Centre.

The persons have been accused of misappropriating government funds to the tune of approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>332 crore out of nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>518 crore, which was released for executing development work.(PTI FILE/ Representative Image)
Updated on Nov 22, 2019 01:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

CRPF asks SPG for bulletproof vehicles earlier earmarked for Gandhi family

The SPG had bullet-resistant Tata Safaris, Scorpio and sedans were used for the Gandhi family’s protection.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has asked the Special Protection Group (SPG) to provide its bulletproof cars.(PTI (representative))
Updated on Nov 19, 2019 05:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

Shivinder and Malvinder Singh transferred unsecured loans, reveals ED probe

A “systematic evergreening of loans” by Religare Finvest Ltd has been revealed. Religare Finvest is an arm of Religare Enterprises Ltd, promoted by the Singh brothers.

Former Ranbaxy Labs directors Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh being taken to a court in New Delhi in October.(Reuters File Photo)
Updated on Nov 19, 2019 12:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan, New Delhi

Former RBI, CCI chiefs among CBI’s key witnesses in INX Media case

HT has reviewed details of their statements recorded before the agency, which are now part of the charge sheet filed against P Chidambaram, his son Karti Chidambaram , INX Media co-founder Peter Mukerjea, Khullar, Pujari and Saxena on October 18.

Former Union Minister P Chidambaram seen outside ED office, in New Delhi on October 30, 2019.(Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 14, 2019 02:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

After Agusta case, probe links Gautam Khaitan to 2008 Embraer deal

Delhi-based lawyer Gautam Khaitan’s advocate P K Dubey said on Monday that his client “has never been involved in any money laundering. These are all false charges”.

Lawyer Gautam Khaitan, an accused in the Agusta Westland case. The CBI and the ED claim to have found that Khaitan was also involved in laundering Rs 26 crore in the 2008 Embraer-Indian Air Force deal.(HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 12, 2019 12:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

Amit Shah reviews security after SC’s Ayodhya verdict

The home minister has asked the states to maintain communal harmony and law and order. The police administration and agencies have been told to keep a tight vigil so that no untoward incident takes place.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has appealed to the people to remain calm.(HT PHOTO.)
Updated on Nov 09, 2019 07:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

CPI (Maoist) 6th deadliest terror outfit in world: US report

The report has ranked India as the fourth most terror-hit country globally after Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. It noted that ‘weaknesses in intelligence and information sharing negatively impacted state and central law enforcement agencies’ in countering terror in India.

CPI Maoists platoon crossing a field in Jharkhand-Chhatisgarh border.(HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 06, 2019 12:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

How Indrani Mukerjea came forward to testify against Chidambarams in INX Media case

The testimony of Indrani Mukerjea who, together with her husband and INX Media co-founder Peter Mukerjea, is in jail for the alleged murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, is the crucial piece of evidence against P Chidambaram, now lodged in Delhi’s Tihar jail after being arrested on August 21 in connection with the case, and his son.

File photo of Indrani Mukerjea, accused in Sheena Bora murder case.(Bhushan Koyande / HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 05, 2019 08:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

How Indrani Mukerjea came forward to testify against Chidambarams in INX Media case

The testimony of Indrani Mukerjea who, together with her husband and INX Media co-founder Peter Mukerjea, is in jail for the alleged murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, is the crucial piece of evidence against P Chidambaram, now lodged in Delhi’s Tihar jail after being arrested on August 21 in connection with the case, and his son.

File photo of Indrani Mukerjea, accused in Sheena Bora murder case.(Bhushan Koyande / HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 18, 2020 06:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

Limited resources hurt NSG’s counter terror capacity: US report

NSG, also known as black cat commandos, is a premier agency which has taken part in counter terror operations such as the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai and the Pathankot air base attack of 2016.

National Security Guard commandos display their skills at the 35th Raising Day of National Security Guard, at Manesar in Gurugram.(PTI photo)
Updated on Nov 04, 2019 03:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

MEA defends EU lawmakers’ Kashmir visit after row

This is the first time that the foreign ministry has spoken on the visit of MEPs; the visit has been criticised by the Opposition, including the Congress on multiple counts.

The delegation of European Union (EU) MPs visit Dal Lake, in Srinagar.(ANI)
Updated on Nov 01, 2019 03:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

NIA raids in Tamil Nadu in crackdown on ISIS module

An official familiar with the raids said on condition of anonymity that the agency had found certain new clues in the ISIS Coimbatore case which are being verified.

The terror module planned to target leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in south India. Six IS members were arrested and they have been charged by NIA.(HT File)
Updated on Nov 01, 2019 05:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

‘There is a difference’: Foreign Ministry rebuts criticism on J&K visit by MEPs

Ministry of external affairs spokesperson defended the government’s move of facilitating the visit of 23 European lawmakers to Jammu and Kashmir and said that the move is in the larger interest.

The Foreign Ministry also pointed to comments made by members of European Parliament (MEPs) on conclusion of their Kashmir visit that were largely supportive of Indian line.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 31, 2019 05:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNeeraj Chauhan

NIA raids in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore in crackdown on ISIS module

The NIA has been conducting raids in Coimbatore over the past few months. Last week too, the central probe agency said it had recovered incriminating documents during a raid in the city.

The NIA conducted raids at multiple places in Tamil Nadu on October 31, 2019, in connection with crackdown on ISIS module.(ANI / Twitter)
Updated on Oct 31, 2019 05:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai/New Delhi | ByM Manikandan and Neeraj Chauhan
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