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  • No decision on appointment of Nita Ambani: BHU

    No decision on appointment of Nita Ambani: BHU

    Reliance also denies the existence of any such offer; The initial announcement was accompanied by protests by students

    Banaras Hindu University on Wednesday clarified that no official order or decision has been taken to appoint Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani as visiting professor in any faculty, department or center.

    KK Mishra, a senior faculty member, BHU’s dean of social sciences, had said that an invitation was sent from the Center for Women’s Development Studies to appoint Ms. Ambani as the ‘visiting professor’. However, the proposal was yet to be accepted.

    Ms. Ambani is married to industrialist Mukesh Ambani, who is the chairman of Reliance Industries.

    The initial announcement was accompanied by protests by students who opposed Ms. Ambani’s appointment.

    In a statement released on Wednesday, BHU said that the appointment of a visiting professor needs the approval of its Academic Council. In this case neither any such approval has been given nor any such proposal has been placed before the Council.

    Report fake: Reliance

    Meanwhile, Reliance Industries also denied the existence of any such proposal. “Reports that Nita Ambani will be a lecturer at Banaras Hindu University are fake. He said that he has not received an invitation from BHU Hindu.

    A group of BHU students demonstrated on Tuesday against any such appointment.

    “How does Nita Ambani exemplify women empowerment? She is married to Mukesh Ambani. He should be chosen as a Hema Das or any other female athlete, or a female entrepreneur who has accomplished something in her life. That is why we were protesting, ”said BHU law student and former ABVP worker Shubham Tiwari.

    Mr. Tiwari also shared a photograph of the BHU letter, inviting Ms. Ambani as a visiting professor, signed by the head of the Center for Women’s Studies and copied to BHU VC.

    BHU professor Nishi Sharma previously told news agency PTI that a proposal to make Ms. Ambani a visiting professor was sent to the authorities. “Ms. Ambani is a female entrepreneur. If she joins our center, the women of Purvanchal will get the benefit of her experience.

    However, when Hindu When asked about Reliance’s statement that Ms. Ambani has not received any such invitation, Dr. Sharma denied any comment, saying that she “stands with the university’s statement.”

    (With inputs from Priscilla Jebaraj)

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  • BHU students protest against proposal to make Nita Ambani a visiting professor

    BHU students protest against proposal to make Nita Ambani a visiting professor

    One of the protesting students said that instead of Nita Ambani, who has set the example of women empowerment, she should be invited.

    Protesting the proposal to make Reliance Industries executive director Nita Ambani a visiting professor, the students held a demonstration at Banaras Hindu University on Tuesday.

    Shubham Tiwari, one of the protesting students, said that instead of Ms. Ambani, who has set an example of women empowerment, she should be invited. Meanwhile, the coordinator of the Center for Women’s Studies and Development, Prof. Nidhi Sharma said that the proposal to make Nita Ambani a visiting professor has been sent to the authorities.

    She said, “Ambani is a female entrepreneur. If she joins our center, then the women of Purvanchal will get the benefit of her experience. “

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  • Ambani security under investigation: NIA seizes Innova car

    Ambani security under investigation: NIA seizes Innova car

    The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the recovery of a vehicle loaded with explosives outside the residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai, seized a white Innova car on Sunday.

    It is not clear whether this was the same Innova that was set up near Ambani’s residence in South Mumbai on 25 February.

    According to the police officer, the Innova, written on the registration number ‘MH01ZA403’ of Terdev RTO and the windshield behind the ‘police’, was brought to the NIA office at Pedder Road here with the help of a tendering van. The arrest of Mumbai Police officer Sachin Waze in connection with the case.

    The NIA arrested Wedge late Saturday after questioning for 12 hours over the recovery of the explosives-laden Scorpio near Ambani’s residence.

    On February 25, a Scorpio parked near Ambani’s house on Carmichael Road contained some gelatin sticks and a threatening letter.

    “Encounter Specialist” Vaze is also facing heat in the case of the murder of Mansukh Hiran, a Thane-based businessman who was in possession of the Scorpio. Deer was found dead on 5 March in a rivulet in Thane district.

    Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is investigating the deer murder case. It lodged an FIR against unknown persons a few days after the deer was found dead.

    Waze, accused of involvement in the suspicious death of her husband by Heeran’s wife, was kicked out of the Mumbai Crime Branch a few days ago.

    NIA taking money for SUV case to topple Mumbai police: Raut

    Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that the NIA probing the recovery of an explosive-laden SUV near the residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani caused morale of the Mumbai Police and created instability in Maharashtra.

    Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Raut said that Mumbai Police officer Sachin Vej, arrested late on Saturday by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), is an “honest, successful officer and a good investigator”.

    The Rajya Sabha member said, “The reputation of the state government is at stake in this matter.”

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  • Mukesh Ambani Home Bomb Scandal | NIA arrested police officer Sachin Veg

    Mukesh Ambani Home Bomb Scandal | NIA arrested police officer Sachin Veg

    The NIA interrogated the Mumbai police officer for more than 12 hours.

    A spokesperson said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigated the recovery of an explosive-laden vehicle outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s South Mumbai home, interrogating Mumbai police officer Sachin Veg for more than 12 hours on March 13 Arrested after.

    Mr. Waze arrived at the agency’s office at Kumbhala Hill in south Mumbai at around 11.30 am to record his statement.

    An NIA spokesperson said, “Sachin Vej was arrested in NIA Case RC / 1/2021 / NIA / MUM at 2350 hrs.”

    On 25 February, the Scorpio parked near Mr Ambani’s house on Carmichael Road had some gelatin sticks and a threatening letter.

    Mr Vez is also facing heat in the case of the murder of Thane businessman Mansukh Hiran, who was in possession of the SUV. Deer was found dead on 5 March in a rivulet in Thane district.

    The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is investigating the deer murder case. It lodged an FIR against unknown persons a few days after the deer was found dead.

    On March 13, recording Mr. Waze’s statement, the NIA summoned Crime Branch ACP Nitin Alkanure and ATS ACP Shripad Kale to share information about the recovery of the SUV and the hitherto investigated cases of Hiran’s alleged murder.

    Mr. Alkanure and Mr. Kale left the NIA office after four hours.

    Mr Waze, accused of involvement in the suspicious death of her husband by Hiran’s wife, was kicked out of Mumbai’s crime branch earlier this week.

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  • Ambani bomb case investigation seized mobile phone from Tihar Jail

    Ambani bomb case investigation seized mobile phone from Tihar Jail

    The phone is suspected to have been used to operate the telegram channel used to take responsibility for possessing an SUV full of explosives near Antilla.

    It is suspected of being used to operate a telegram channel claiming responsibility for a terrorist threat from Tihar Jail after contacting jail officials of Delhi Police’s Special Cell in connection with the investigation into the Mukesh Ambani bombings.

    On 11 March, a senior Mumbai Police official said that a telegram channel through which an organization called Jaish-ul-Hind claimed responsibility for possessing an explosive-laden SUV near the industrialist’s residence in Mumbai last month was “Tihar”. Made in the area. Delhi.

    According to official sources, the Special Cell of Delhi Police had approached the Tihar Jail administration on March 11 after a new angle surfaced.

    Delhi Police said on March 12, “Tihar Jail authorities have seized a mobile phone which is suspected to have been used to operate the telegram channel responsible for terrorist activities / threats.”

    “Based on the information provided by the special cell, Tihar Jail authorities have seized a mobile phone from a jail where some terrorist offenses have been registered. It is suspected that this phone has recently been used to operate telegram channels used to claim responsibility for terrorist activities / threats, ”said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Pramod Singh Kushwaha.

    The official said that further investigation and forensic analysis will be done after getting the details of the mobile handset and seizure from Tihar Jail authorities.

    A senior Mumbai Police official said that Mumbai Police enlisted the help of a private cyber agency to track the location of the phone. During the investigation, the location of the phone was found near Tihar Jail in Delhi.

    On February 25, a Mahindra Scorpio SUV containing gelatin sticks was found near Antilia, Mr Ambani’s multi-storey residence in South Mumbai.

    According to police sources, the Telegram channel was created on 26 February and the message was posted on the Telegram messaging app late on 27 February, claiming the responsibility of keeping the vehicle outside Mr Ambani’s residence. The message also called for payment in cryptocurrency and mentioned a link to deposit the same.

    During the investigation, the link was found to be “not available”, leading investigators to suspect it to be mischievous, the official said.

    On 28 February, another message from Jaish-ul-Hind surfaced on the social media platform, claiming that the organization had no role in the incident.

    The case was initially investigated by the Crime Branch of the Mumbai Police.

    After the mysterious death of Thane-based auto parts dealer Mansukh Hiran, who was in possession of the SUV, which was later parked outside Mr Ambani’s residence, the investigation was transferred to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).

    On 8 March, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) handled the case related to the recovery of an explosive-laden vehicle.

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  • Many prisoners of Tihar jail questioned in Ambani bomb case

    Many prisoners of Tihar jail questioned in Ambani bomb case

    Outfit on radar after claiming responsibility for explosion outside Israel embassy in New Delhi

    In the latest development in the Mukesh Ambani bomb case, the Delhi Police Special Cell has interrogated several inmates in Tihar Jail after they tracked the IP address of the device on which the telegram channel ‘Jaishulhind’ was being operated from the jail premises. .

    On 25 February, an SUV containing 20 gelatin sticks was found outside Shri Ambani’s residence in Mumbai, Antilia. The next day, a group identified themselves as ‘Jaish-ul-Hind’ claiming responsibility.

    A senior police official said that the organization was on his radar after claiming to have claimed responsibility for the blast outside the Israeli embassy in New Delhi. His investigation also took him to Tihar and the case was under investigation.

    “Intelligence agencies working on terror have never entered the organization. There were no traces of funding or any link with terrorist groups. It appears that it is designed for extortion in the name of a terrorist organization.

    After the group claimed to have planted a bomb outside Mr Ambani’s house, it came on the radar of the Mumbai Police and their investigation led him to Tihar.

    According to the investigation report, it was found that the group was running through the Tor proxy (Dark Web). On further exploitation of the phone, it was found that the virtual number app was being used by Target, along with other anonymous communication apps. Through various exploits sent for targeted identification on the use and analysis of IP addresses received on 26 February.

    The investigation report further states that it appeared that the person was using a SIM card to run internet on the device to operate the Telegram channel @jaishnind. After sorting out the IP address, it was found that the mobile number was being used, which the Mumbai Police or other agencies concerned could investigate further to extract their evidence. After tracking the location of the number, it is suspected that it has been used near / inside Tihar Jail.

    A senior police officer said that the Mumbai police never went to Tihar Jail to investigate the matter. The investigation is on. Prison officials have been instructed to be vigilant and use of any mobile phone in the prison premises should not be ensured.

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  • NIA investigates explosive-laden vehicle near Ambani’s house

    NIA investigates explosive-laden vehicle near Ambani’s house

    The National Investigation Agency (NIA) handled the case following orders from the Ministry of Home Affairs

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Monday that the NIA has taken up the case of an explosive-laden vehicle near the residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai.

    Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Thackeray said that governments come and go, but the official administrative machinery remains the same and needs to be trusted.

    An official spokesperson said on Monday that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) handled the case following orders from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

    The agency is in the process of re-registering the case, the spokesperson said.

    On Sunday, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) filed an FIR against unknown persons under IPC sections 302 (murder), 201 (disappearance of evidence of crime) and 120 (b) against the orders of the state home department. Conspiracy).

    Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said in the assembly on Monday that the state police was able to resolve the case of auto parts dealer Mansukh Hiran’s death and the recovery of an explosive-laden car near Ambani’s residence.

    On Friday, Heeran, the alleged owner of the vehicle, was found dead in a drain in neighboring Thane.

    Mr. Thackeray said, “We had handed over the case of the explosive-laden vehicle and the mysterious death of Mansukh Deer to the ATS. When the NIA handled the case, it was found that there was something wrong.”

    The CM said that the ATS will continue to investigate the deer death.

    He said that the opposition does not trust the state machinery and wants to show that it does not work.

    “If this is the case, then why is the state government seeking to reduce taxes on fuel?” The Chief Minister asked.

    Mr. Thackeray also said that the state police would punish the culprit for the alleged suicide of Lok Sabha member Mohan Delkarand.

    Dadra (58), a seven-term MP from the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, was found dead in a hotel on Marine Drive in South Mumbai on 22 February.

    Thackeray said, “Union Territory is governed by the Union. We will take the matter to its logical end. I wonder how the opposition here is calm on the issue of ending the life of a seven-year-old MP,” Mr. Thackeray said.

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  • Car found near Mukesh Ambani’s house, gelatin sticks sent for forensic test

    Car found near Mukesh Ambani’s house, gelatin sticks sent for forensic test

    The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Kalina, Mumbai, will submit its report to the police in a week.

    Officials said on Sunday that the Mumbai Police recovered a car and gelatin sticks near the residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai last month.

    The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Kalina, Mumbai will examine the car for any blood stains, hairs or any other clues to help identify the person who removed it and the people in the vehicle when it was found by Mr. Ambani The residence was erected, the official said.

    He said that the lab would give its report to the police in a week.

    The car, a Scorpio containing 20 gelatin sticks, was found near Mr Ambani’s ‘Antilia’ in south Mumbai on 25 February. On 18 February, the police had said the vehicle was stolen from Airoli-Mulund bridge.

    The FSL official said the vehicle and gelatin sticks were sent to the forensic lab on Friday.

    The official said that the laboratory would know what percentage of gelatin was in the sticks.

    FSL, with the help of experts, will also try to find out if the chassis number of the vehicle was changed so that the real owner of the vehicle can be identified and in whose name it was registered, he said.

    The official said that the forensic lab has taken up the case on priority and will submit its report in a week.

    FSL’s General Analytical Division, and the Department of DNA and Physics will work on the case, he said.

    Automobile accessories dealer Mansukh Hiren (46) was found dead in a drain in neighboring Thane on Friday morning.

    Prior to his death, Hiren said in a statement recorded by police that the vehicle’s steering jammed when he was going from his shop at Crawford Market in Thane, South Mumbai, for some work on 17 February.

    He left the car on the service road in Vikhroli and took a taxi, he said.

    After finishing work, he met a friend and returned to Thane in his car, he told the police.

    The next day he found Scorpio was missing and filed a police complaint, Hiren told the media.

    While police had said that Hiren is the owner of the car, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said in the state assembly on Friday that he was not the owner.

    The real owner had handed it over to Hiren for some internal work, Mr. Deshmukh said.

    The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has started investigating the entire case.

    Police said on Saturday that Hiren’s viscera has also been sent for forensic analysis.

    Officials previously said Hiren’s autopsy report protected opinions on the cause of death.

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