Facebook Instagram X Youtube
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Facebook Instagram X Youtube
Home Blog Page 260

UP ‘Doctor’ Shaheen Shahid, Tasked With Setting Up Women’s Wing Of Jaish-e-Mohammed In India Arrested; Links Emerge To Faridabad Explosives And Delhi Blast

By
The Commune
-
UP Doctor, Shaheen Shahid, Tasked With Setting Up Jaish’s Women’s Wing In India Arrested; Links Emerge To Faridabad Explosives And Delhi Blast Probe Who Is Dr Shaheen Saeed? The Former UP Medical Lecturer Now At The Centre Of The Faridabad Terror Case

In a major counterterror development, investigators have revealed that a woman doctor from Lucknow, Dr. Shaheen Shahid was allegedly tasked by the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to establish its women’s wing, Jamaat-ul-Mominaat, in India. The revelation comes amid an expanding probe into the 2,900 kg explosives haul in Faridabad and the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed several people earlier this week.

According to Delhi Police and intelligence sources, Dr. Shaheen Shahid was handed the responsibility of leading the India operations of Jamaat-ul-Mominaat, which is headed in Pakistan by Sadia Azhar, sister of JeM founder Masood Azhar.

Officials confirmed that Sadia Azhar’s husband, Yusuf Azhar, one of the key conspirators in the 1999 Kandahar hijacking, was killed during Operation Sindoor, India’s cross-border strike in Pakistan’s Balochistan region on 7 May 2025.

Lucknow Doctor’s Arrest and Terror Links

Dr. Shaheen, a resident of Lal Bagh, Lucknow, was arrested after the Delhi Police and NIA traced her links to JeM’s Faridabad terror module, which had stockpiled explosives and weapons in the National Capital Region.

Officials said she was employed with Al-Falah University in Haryana and was in close contact with Dr. Muzammil Ganaie alias Musaib, a Pulwama native who also worked as a doctor at the same university. Muzammil’s arrest in early November led to the recovery of a massive cache of ammonium nitrate, electronic timers, and weapons from his rented accommodations in Faridabad.

Investigators revealed that an assault rifle, a pistol, and ammunition were found in a Maruti Suzuki Swift (registration HR 51) registered in Dr. Shaheen’s name. The vehicle was recovered during follow-up searches in connection with the Faridabad explosives case.

Dr. Muzammil, already wanted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for displaying posters supporting JeM in Srinagar, reportedly disclosed during interrogation that both he and Dr. Shaheen were part of a “white-collar terror network” that used professional cover and academic affiliations to further JeM’s recruitment and logistical operations in India.

Women’s Wing of JeM: Jamaat-ul-Mominaat

Intelligence inputs suggest that Jamaat-ul-Mominaat was formally announced by Jaish in October 2025, shortly after JeM suffered heavy losses during India’s Operation Sindoor. The women’s wing was conceived as part of JeM’s effort to revive its operational footprint and expand recruitment among educated women across South Asia.

The new unit began its recruitment drive on October 8 from JeM’s headquarters, Markaz Usman-o-Ali in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Led by Sadia Azhar, the outfit has reportedly been enlisting the wives of JeM commanders and financially vulnerable female students from Bahawalpur, Karachi, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Haripur, and Mansehra.

According to sources, Dr. Shaheen was in direct contact with operatives coordinating from Pakistan and had begun setting up an Indian cell of the group focused on fund transfers, safehouses, and logistics.

Faridabad–Delhi Connection

The Delhi Police’s Special Cell and NIA have traced multiple links between the Faridabad explosives module and the November 10 car blast near Red Fort.

Investigations suggest that material recovered from Muzammil’s rented rooms in Faridabad including 350 kg of ammonium nitrate, 20 electronic timers, detonators, and circuit devices, matches the composition of explosives used in the Red Fort blast.

The Swift car registered in Dr. Shaheen’s name is suspected to have been part of the same logistics chain that transported weapons and materials through Faridabad, Badarpur, and Old Delhi.

Expanding Investigation

The joint investigation involving the NIA, Delhi Police Special Cell, NSG, and intelligence agencies is now examining whether the JeM module had planned multiple coordinated attacks using the recovered explosives. Officials said Dr. Shaheen’s digital devices, communication logs, and university connections are being forensically examined to trace the full extent of her involvement.

Sources indicate that the case underscores a new strategy by Pakistan-backed terror outfits, recruiting educated professionals, particularly women, to run covert logistical and financial operations within India under legitimate cover.

The NIA is expected to file supplementary charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) following the recovery of fresh evidence linking the Lucknow-based doctor to JeM’s Jamaat-ul-Mominaat network and the Faridabad–Red Fort terror plot.

(Source: NDTV)

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally. 

DMK MP TR Baalu Once Again Skips Court In Defamation Case Filed Against Annamalai, Hearing Postponed To December 2025

By
The Commune
-
annamalai tr baalu dmk

The much-anticipated court face-off between former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai and DMK leader and MP TR Baalu did not take place at the hearing after Baalu failed to appear before the Saidapet Magistrate Court for cross-examination in the ongoing defamation case.

The cross-examination was scheduled for 11 November 2025, following Baalu’s earlier deposition in connection with the defamation suit he filed against Annamalai. However, Baalu’s legal representatives informed the court that the senior DMK leader was unable to attend due to parliamentary commitments and sought an adjournment. Accepting the request, the court postponed the next hearing to 24 December 2025.

Background of the Case

The case stems from statements made by Annamalai on 14 April 2023, when he released a dossier titled “DMK Files” during his tenure as Tamil Nadu BJP chief. The document alleged large-scale wealth accumulation by several DMK leaders and their families.

In the release, Annamalai claimed that TR Baalu and his family collectively owned 21 companies and properties worth ₹10,000 crore, allegations the DMK veteran dismissed as defamatory and politically motivated. Baalu subsequently filed a criminal defamation case against Annamalai before the Saidapet court.

Baalu has already been examined as a witness in the case. Annamalai had announced that he would personally conduct Baalu’s cross-examination, leading to high public and media interest in Monday’s proceedings.

While Baalu’s counsel cited parliamentary obligations as the reason for his absence, reports noted that the DMK leader was seen participating in a party-led protest in Chennai the same day. The demonstration, held on Swami Sivananda Road, was organised by the DMK to oppose the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Annamalai, who was present in court and ready to proceed with the cross-examination, refrained from commenting on Baalu’s absence but reiterated earlier that he would “face every legal challenge head-on.”

The case, now rescheduled for 24 December 2025, is expected to see Annamalai directly question Baalu when proceedings resume – a confrontation closely watched in both legal and political circles.

(Source: Dinamalar)

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally. 

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin Allegedly ‘Writes’ Article For The Hindu, Netizens Ask If He Really Wrote It

By
The Commune
-

A recent op-ed published in The Hindu, credited to Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, has sparked widespread debate online, with netizens questioning whether the DMK leader personally authored the piece or if it was drafted by someone else.

The article, titled “Applying the Dravidian Algorithm to Sports,” praises the MK Stalin-led government’s policies for developing what it calls a “Dravidian Model for Sports.” Udhayanidhi’s post on X promoting the piece read: “I have written in The Hindu about how the Tamil Nadu Government under the leadership of our Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru @mkstalin avargal has built a #DravidianModel for sports.”

However, soon after the article was published, several users took to social media asking whether Udhayanidhi had personally written the detailed policy essay, or whether it was ghostwritten by bureaucrats or PR professionals.

The Article and Its Key Claims

In the piece, Udhayanidhi recounts Tamil Nadu’s recent sporting achievements and government initiatives. He cites stories such as that of Manoj, a para-athlete from Madurai who, according to the article, rose from a modest background to win international medals after receiving financial assistance from the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation.

He attributes such success to what he calls the “Dravidian Algorithm”, claiming that the government has expanded access to sports infrastructure, scholarships, and science-backed training, especially for rural and para-athletes.

The article lists an array of statistics:

  • Tamil Nadu’s medal tally in the National Games rose from 77 in 2023 to 92 in 2025, a 20% increase.
  • The government’s sports budget allocation jumped from ₹800 crore (2016–21) to ₹1,945 crore over the past five years, a 143% increase.
  • 28 new sports complexes and synthetic tracks in six towns have been built, with 60% of projects in tier-II and tier-III towns.
  • 4,617 athletes received incentives worth ₹152 crore, quadruple the previous decade’s total.
  • Under the ELITE and Mission International Medal Schemes, top athletes like chess prodigies R. Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh now receive up to ₹30 lakh a year.

The article also highlighted the introduction of the Chief Minister’s Trophy Games, expansion of para-sports infrastructure, and creation of AI-based talent scouting systems.

“Did He Really Write It?” – The Social Media Buzz

While the piece was positioned as a personal reflection, several users questioned the likelihood that the Deputy CM, known more for his political rhetoric and film background, had authored the detailed policy-heavy article. Here are some reactions:

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally. 

Leftist Handle ‘Team Saath’ Peddles Fake News On Delhi Car Blast, Calls It “Cylinder Blast”; Deletes Post After Getting Fact-Checked

By
The Commune
-
Leftist Handle ‘Team Saath’ Peddles Fake News On Red Fort Blast - Calls It "Cylinder Blast", Deletes Post After Getting Fact-Checked

A left-leaning social media account named ‘Team Saath’ has come under fire for spreading misinformation about the November 10 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, falsely claiming that the incident was a CNG cylinder blast and not a terror attack. The handle deleted its post after facing widespread backlash and being fact-checked by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).

The controversy erupted after the handle, which frequently posts political content, published a post on X at 10:30 PM on 10 November 2025, stating:

“It was a tragic CNG cylinder explosion, not a terror attack. The high casualty figure is because the blast happened in a crowded pick-up zone right outside Red Fort Metro Gate 1 during evening rush and resultant fire spread to nearby vehicles. As confirmed by Special CP Ravindra Yadav (Law & Order).”

At that time, the Delhi Police and other agencies had not issued any official statement identifying the cause of the explosion. Investigations were still underway, with all possibilities including terror involvement being explored. The post, however, falsely attributed a quote to Special CP (Law & Order) Ravindra Yadav, claiming he had ruled out a terror angle.

Government Fact-Check and Clarification

The Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Government of India’s official fact-checking agency, refuted the viral claim a few hours later, clarifying that no such statement had been made by the Special CP.

The agency also called out multiple social media accounts for circulating old and unrelated images, passing them off as visuals from the Red Fort blast. PIB termed these posts as “propaganda”, warning users against amplifying misinformation during an ongoing national security investigation.

Use of AI Responses to Bolster Fake Claims

In a bizarre twist, the ‘Team Saath’ handle also shared screenshots of X AI (Grok) chatbot responses as “proof” that the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder, despite there being no official confirmation at the time. The handle used this AI-generated text to reinforce its narrative, a move widely criticized as irresponsible and misleading.

Cyber experts and journalists pointed out that AI chatbots rely on real-time public content and are not authoritative sources of verified information, making their use as “proof” in breaking news situations highly misleading.

Factcheck and Deletion

Following sharp criticism online and the PIB’s fact-check, ‘Team Saath’ quietly deleted its post without issuing any correction or apology. Users across the political spectrum accused the handle of deliberately spreading disinformation to downplay the seriousness of an incident that had resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

Observers noted that misquoting senior law enforcement officials during an active investigation could amount to obstruction or misinformation under IT laws.

Team Saath (“Stand Against Abuse Troll Harassment”) while claiming to push against abuse, harassment etc, has itself indulged in all these and also allegedly pushed fake news multiple times.

The handle is said to be led by contributors including actor Sushant Singh.

In June and July 2022, Team Saath was repeatedly accused of targeted harassment, mass reporting, and online bullying of users with political views opposed to theirs. The handle was briefly suspended by Twitter for violating rules against abuse and harassment, stirring a public debate on free speech and platform moderation. Prominent liberal, left, and Islamist supporters campaigned for its reinstatement, while critics highlighted its role in silencing dissenting voices and creating “hit lists” of nationalist celebrities for mass trolling.​

In September 2024, formal police complaints were filed in Himachal Pradesh after Team Saath tweeted controversial posts labelling Hindu festival participants as “Hindutva terrorists,” leading to charges of insulting cultural traditions and promoting hate against Hindus.​

The handle has also been called out for hypocrisy, professing to stand against trolling and harassment but allegedly unleashing targeted social media campaigns against both individuals and celebrities, often with coordinated online mobs.

Delhi Blast Incident

On 10 November 2025, a deadly car explosion rocked central Delhi near the Red Fort Metro Station, killing at least eight and injuring over twenty. Forensic experts identified ammonium nitrate fuel oil in the blast, which authorities suspect was a terrorist attack linked to an absconding doctor involved in a Faridabad explosives case. The vehicle, a white Hyundai i20, was traced to Haryana and detonated during peak hour traffic, setting off a chain of fires.

The car was last owned by Dr Umar Mohammad, a medical practitioner from Pulwama, Kashmir. Just a few hours before the blast, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, with central agencies, uncovered a major Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked terror module spanning multiple states and countries, recovering 2,900 kg of explosives, including 350 kg of ammonium nitrate, weapons, and timers from Faridabad and other locations. Dr Umar Mohammad was reportedly connected to a terror module; investigators believe Umar panicked after his associates’ arrest and carried out the explosion as a suicide attack in central Delhi, cementing the direct link between the car’s ownership and the busted terror network.

Security has been heightened, Red Fort closed to visitors, and the investigation now involves Delhi Police, NIA, and other agencies under UAPA provisions, with all angles being actively probed.

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.

Kerala BJP To Field Former IPS Officer R Sreelekha In Thiruvananthapuram Civic Polls

By
The Commune
-
Kerala BJP To Field Former IPS Officer R Sreelekha In Thiruvananthapuram Civic Polls

In a major political move ahead of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation elections, R Sreelekha, the first woman IPS officer from Kerala, has officially entered electoral politics. She will contest as a BJP candidate from the Sasthamangalam ward in the city.

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which is making an all-out effort to wrest control of the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation, is fielding prominent faces to strengthen its campaign. Alongside Sreelekha, the party has also nominated former Indian athlete Padmini Thomas, an Arjuna Award recipient and Asian Games medalist, who will contest from the Palayam ward in the heart of the city.

BJP’s High-Stakes Campaign

With the civic polls expected to set the tone for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, BJP leaders are treating the Thiruvananthapuram corporation as a prestige battle. Party state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar is personally overseeing the campaign in the state capital, with the BJP pinning hopes on at least three key assembly segments in Thiruvananthapuram for the upcoming state polls.

Sreelekha, a 1987-batch IPS officer who retired as Director General of Police (DGP), joined the BJP last year and was appointed the party’s state vice president earlier this year. She is known for her clean service record and administrative experience. Speaking to the media, she said, “Being born and brought up in the city, I know Thiruvananthapuram very well and am sure of winning the maiden poll.”

Congress, CPM Prepare Counter Moves

Meanwhile, the Congress has announced that it will field former MLA K S Sabarinadhan, the son of late Congress leader G Karthikeyan, in a bid to reclaim lost ground in the CPM-ruled corporation. Sabarinadhan, a young professional and one of the Congress’s prominent faces in the capital, is being projected as the party’s mayoral candidate.

At present, out of the 100 seats in the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by the CPM holds 52 seats, the BJP-led NDA has 35, and the Congress-led UDF holds 10. The NDA, which won only six seats in 2010, made a significant leap to 35 seats in both the 2015 and 2020 elections, while the UDF declined from 42 seats in 2010 to 21 in 2015 and 10 in 2020.

The CPM is yet to announce its candidates, but party sources indicate that several sitting councillors and key district leaders are likely to be renominated.

While the State Election Commission has not yet formally declared the dates for the local body elections, all major political parties have begun announcing candidates early, underscoring the political importance of the Thiruvananthapuram corporation. The local body elections are expected to act as a bellwether for the 2026 assembly polls, with each major party viewing the corporation result as a crucial test of urban voter sentiment in Kerala’s capital.

(Source: Deccan Herald)

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.

Delhi Red Fort Station Car Blast: Tracing The Journey Of The Car Owned By Dr. Umar Mohammad

By
The Commune
-
Delhi Red Fort Car Blast: Tracing The Journey Of The Car Owned By Dr. Umar Mohammad

Investigators have reconstructed the journey of the Hyundai i20 involved in the deadly car explosion near Red Fort, concluding the vehicle entered the capital from Faridabad and travelled into Old Delhi via the Badarpur border and the Outer Ring Road, according to reporting by NDTV.

Authorities say the car was owned and driven by Dr Umar Mohammad, who has emerged as a prime suspect in the probe. The blast claimed at least nine lives and injured around 20 people.

Route, Parking and Timeline

Using CCTV from multiple locations, the Delhi Police Special Cell traced the i20’s movements from the Badarpur entry point toward Kashmere Gate and then the area surrounding Red Fort. Footage shows the vehicle parked for roughly two to three hours in the parking lot near Sunehri Masjid, adjacent to the Red Fort complex. Investigators report that Umar remained inside the car during that period and did not step out, suggesting he was either waiting for directions or for another person who never arrived.

After leaving the parking area, the car proceeded toward central Delhi. The explosion occurred near a traffic signal close to the Red Fort, authorities said.

Explosive Material and Suspected Motive

Preliminary forensic analysis points to the use of an ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil)-type device, and a detonator was reportedly fitted inside the vehicle. Police sources told NDTV that Umar and associates may have accelerated plans to strike after the arrests of two alleged module members, Dr Mujammil Shakeel and Dr Adil Rather.

Just a few hours before the blast, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, with central agencies, uncovered a major Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked terror module spanning multiple states and countries, recovering 2,900 kg of explosives, including 350 kg of ammonium nitrate, weapons, and timers from Faridabad and other locations.

The two doctors, Dr Adil Ahmad Rather and Dr Mujammil Shakeel, were arrested for procuring and storing the materials under Pakistan-based handlers’ direction. Seven others were detained in Kashmir. Investigators describe the case as a form of “white-collar radicalisation,” with professionals aiding terror operations.

Investigators are also examining the car’s transfer history. Early statements indicate the vehicle exchanged hands several times before reaching Umar:

  1. first to a person named Aamir,
  2. then to Tariq (who was detained by Jammu and Kashmir police in Pulwama),
  3. and finally to Umar.

A broad, coordinated probe is underway, led by the Delhi Police Special Cell and involving agencies including the NIA, NSG, IB, UP ATS, Haryana and Gujarat police, and forensic teams. Officials have said that around 13 persons have come under suspicion based on CCTV analysis and other leads; many are being questioned.

Authorities continue to examine whether the blast had a more central Delhi target and are following up on forensic samples and call data. More details were expected to emerge as interrogations and forensic tests progress.

(Source: NDTV)

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.

From Kerala To Tamil Nadu: ED Maps PFI’s Network Of Benami Foundations And Foreign Fund Trails

By
The Commune
-

A detailed investigation has revealed that the banned Islamic organization Popular Front of India (PFI) collected over ₹131 crore through illegal hawala and similar channels, which were allegedly used to fund activities aimed at disrupting national unity, according to findings cited by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and other central agencies.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached eight immovable properties valued at ₹67.03 crore, all beneficially owned and controlled by the banned Islamic organisation Popular Front of India (PFI). These assets, held in the name of multiple charitable trusts and PFI’s political arm, the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), are suspected to have been acquired using funds raised through illegal hawala transactions, foreign donations, and domestic collections.

With this latest attachment, the total value of assets frozen in the PFI money laundering case has now risen to ₹129 crore, according to a press release issued by the ED Headquarters on 8 November 2025. The action follows a series of coordinated investigations led by the ED, National Investigation Agency (NIA), and state police units, which have together uncovered a vast network of illegal fundraising and terror financing operations spanning multiple Indian states and foreign territories.

₹131 Crore in Hawala Funds Raised for Terror Activities

Investigations have revealed that the PFI and its associates collected over ₹131 crore through hawala and similar illegal channels, both from within India and from abroad. The proceeds of crime, the ED said, were used to finance terrorist activities, train cadres, and purchase property in furtherance of a larger conspiracy to establish an “Islamic Nation” in India, threatening the country’s unity and secular fabric.

The investigation began on the basis of multiple FIRs registered by the NIA and state law enforcement agencies, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

According to ED officials, PFI functionaries, members, and office bearers were found to be raising funds through banking channels, hawala networks, and donations under the guise of charitable, educational, and social service activities. These funds were then diverted toward illegal and terror-linked operations.

Link Between PFI and SDPI: Secret Financial Network

The probe established that the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) served as the political wing of PFI, with both organisations sharing personnel, funds, and infrastructure.

ED records show that PFI directly controlled SDPI’s decision-making, including candidate selection, cadre mobilisation, and event funding. Secret diaries seized during searches revealed off-the-book financial transactions and cash transfers from PFI to SDPI that were not reflected in official accounts.

Investigators said large amounts of money were remitted from Gulf countries under the pretext of relief and welfare programmes, but were ultimately channelled into PFI-SDPI’s joint operations in India.

Properties Held Under Benami Foundations and Trusts

The ED said PFI operated a complex web of front foundations and charitable trusts to conceal ownership of assets. Many of these trusts were established by PFI leaders who were former members of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, SIMI (Students Islamic Movement of India), both banned by the Government of India.

The PFI’s organisational lineage traces back to the National Development Front (NDF), formed in Kerala after the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami post the Babri Masjid demolition. As Jamaat’s properties were seized under UAPA, its successors reportedly formed new trusts to accumulate wealth under different names, continuing their ideological operations through new channels.

Seized documents from ED raids revealed:

  • Detailed property and financial records maintained across multiple states.
  • Properties registered under the names of various trusts, individuals, and shell entities linked to PFI.
  • Financial audits, sale deeds, and land surveys indicating centralised control.
  • Unaccounted cash expenditures recorded only in private ledgers.

PFI’s Physical Training Centres and “Jihadist” Activities

The ED further disclosed that PFI had conducted Physical Education (PE) training and combat instruction on several properties under its control. Training was reportedly held at locations such as Valluvanad House in Pattambi and Malabar House (Haritham Foundation) in Malappuram, both of which are among the newly attached assets.

According to the ED, these sessions involved offensive and defensive combat drills using weapons and were “aimed at preparing cadres for jihadist activities and unlawful acts.”

Properties Attached on 6 November 2025

In the latest attachment under the PMLA, the ED froze eight immovable properties worth ₹67.03 crore located across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The assets belong to:

  • Green Valley Foundation
  • Alappuzha Social Cultural & Education Trust
  • Pandalam Educational and Cultural Trust, Pathanamthitta
  • Islamic Centre Trust, Wayanad
  • Haritham Foundation, Poovanchina, Malappuram
  • Periyar Valley Charitable Trust, Aluva
  • Vallavunad Trust, Palakkad
  • Land owned by the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Thiruvananthapuram

Earlier, the ED had issued nine Provisional Attachment Orders (PAOs) worth ₹61.98 crore, all of which were confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority under PMLA.

It is noteworthy that the Green Valley Academy in Manjeri, Malappuram, operated by the Green Valley Foundation, was one of the Popular Front of India’s (PFI) oldest and largest arms and physical training centres, established in 1994 under the National Development Front (NDF). In August 2023, the NIA found it was used to train PFI cadres in weapons handling, explosives, and radical indoctrination, while posing as an educational institution. Spread across 10 hectares, it also served as a hideout for PFI’s “Service Wing” members involved in murders and terror-related crimes. The NIA has since attached the property under the UAPA, along with several other PFI-linked training centres across Kerala.

Arrests and Prosecutions

So far, 28 leaders, members, and cadres of PFI have been arrested by the ED. Among them are:

  • SDPI National President MK Faizy,
  • Members of PFI’s National and State Executive Councils, and
  • Physical Education trainers involved in the organisation’s weapons training programs.

Multiple prosecution complaints have been filed before special PMLA courts, detailing how the group collected funds, purchased assets, and channelled resources toward radicalisation and violence.

Expansion to Tamil Nadu and Cross-Border Funding

The ED has also found evidence that PFI’s network expanded beyond Kerala into Tamil Nadu, where several benami foundations were set up to collect foreign funds for operations linked to terror financing. These entities reportedly received contributions from overseas donors under the pretext of education and healthcare outreach, later used to sustain the organisation’s underground activities.

Information gathered during the probe has revealed connections to 28 individuals already arrested in PFI-related cases across the country, as reported by Dinamalar. Many of these fronts were found to be documenting charitable projects and sending reports abroad to attract donations which were then diverted for unlawfulpurposes.

Background and Ongoing Probe

The Popular Front of India (PFI) was banned by the Government of India in 2022 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for its alleged involvement in anti-national, terror-linked, and extremist activities.

With fresh attachments now in place and multiple prosecutions pending, further investigation is underway to trace additional properties, foreign funding routes, and the extent of PFI-SDPI’s financial operations across India and abroad.

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.

Cash-For-Jobs Scam Accused DMK Minister KN Nehru Donates ₹44 Lakhs For Annadanam At Tirumala For His Birthday

By
The Commune
-

As the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) 232-page dossier alleging a large-scale “cash-for-jobs” scam in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) Department continues to stir political controversy, Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru celebrated his birthday on 9 November 2025. The day saw greetings from several political leaders, including Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Chief Minister MK Stalin personally met KN Nehru at his camp office in Chennai to extend his wishes. Later, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also called on the senior leader.

Among those who met Nehru in person to greet him were School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, DMK Deputy General Secretary and MP A. Raja, Organising Secretary R.S. Bharathi, and Villupuram North District Secretary Senji Masthan, along with several party functionaries.

It is noteworthy that, as a gesture of faith by the minister, a major donation to the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple and this drew public attention.

Marking his birthday with a philanthropic act, Minister Nehru had earlier donated ₹44 lakh to the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh to sponsor a full day of annadanam (free meal service) for devotees.

According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) management, one day’s annadanam at the temple costs ₹44 lakhs. Nehru’s contribution was made in September, well in advance of his birthday. On behalf of the minister, Suresh, his representative, met the temple’s chairman BR Naidu at the camp office on September 13 and handed over the cheque. The donation was officially utilized on November 9, coinciding with Nehru’s birthday, to provide meals to thousands of devotees.

A digital board at Tirumala marked the occasion under the title “Donor for the Day”, displaying the date, the donated amount, and the donor’s name: “Sri KN Nehru.” The display was reportedly placed at one of the guesthouses for devotees, and a photograph of the board has since gone viral on social media.

This annadanam news drew attention as it came just days after the ED submitted its detailed dossier to the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), urging a police investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities within Nehru’s department.

According to the ED, the alleged scam involved bribes of ₹25–35 lakh collected from job aspirants seeking government posts, purportedly facilitated by Nehru’s brothers and close associates.

Meanwhile, Nehru has dismissed the allegations as “politically motivated,” claiming the agency was attempting to malign the Dravidian Model government.

About a week ago, Nehru was also seen visiting the historic Sattainathar Swami Temple in Sirkazhi for darshan.

Nehru, accompanied by Minister for Backward Classes Welfare Siva Meyyanathan, offered prayers at the shrines of Brahmapureeswarar Swami, Thayyal Nayaki Ambal, Sattanathar Swami, and Thoniyappar. Temple authorities welcomed the ministers with garlands, prasad, and portraits of the deities.

For a party that prides itself on the rationalist ideals of EVR, Minister KN Nehru’s temple visit, right in the midst of a corruption scandal, exposes the growing contradictions within the DMK’s so-called “Dravidian Model.” As the ED tightens its probe into the alleged ₹35-lakh-per-job racket, Nehru’s sudden turn to temple rituals suggests that even within the ranks of Tamil Nadu’s ruling party, ideology conveniently takes a backseat when political survival is at stake.

(Source: Samayam Tamil)

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.

DMK Stooge ‘The Week’ Journalist Lakshmi Peddles Fake News By Linking Delhi Red Fort Blast To Bihar Elections

By
The Commune
-
DMK Stooge ‘The Week’ Journalist Lakshmi Peddles Fake News By Linking Delhi Red Fort Blast To Bihar Elections

At a time when the nation reels from the bomb blast on a crowded Monday evening killing atleast 8 people, a blast that is now being probed as a terror attack, one would expect some decency from the breed of journalists we have in India.

But Dravidianist supporters and stooges of the ruling party are a different breed altogether. Right when you think, you have seen the lowest of their behaviour, you’ll be surprised to see them fall even lower than that. And that is exactly what happened when DMK stooge, The Week journo, Lakshmi Subramanian, commented about the blast on her X handle.

Barely a couple of hours after the blast, she wrote, “Tomorrow, the second phase of polling in Bihar. Today: Car bomb explosion in Delhi.”

It takes an extraordinary amount of mediocrity to link an election in a state to a bomb blast and indirectly accuse the central government of orchestrating it.

This comes right after a fellow propagandist who masquerades as an ‘investigative’ journalist, Ravi Nair did the same. He deleted his post after backlash and calls to arrest him. However, Subramanian continues to let the post remain on her profile.

The Red Fort Blast

The explosion, which took place around 7:15 p.m. on November 10 near Red Fort Metro Station (Subhash Marg), involved a Hyundai i20 car that detonated with massive force, killing eight and injuring several others. The blast also set nearby vehicles ablaze and caused panic in the heavily patrolled area.

An FIR has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various provisions of the Explosives Act. Multiple agencies including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and Delhi Police Special Cell are jointly investigating the incident.

Suspected Terror Module and Early Findings

Preliminary investigations suggest that the car was linked to a “white-collar” terror module originating from Pulwama. Sources say the suspects have links to the Jaish-e-Mohammed network, with one identified as Dr. Umar Mohammad, allegedly involved in planning and logistics.

Forensic analysis has confirmed the use of ammonium nitrate-based explosives, while CCTV footage reportedly shows the suspect vehicle loitering in the vicinity for several hours before the explosion. Three occupants of the car were killed instantly.

Subsequent raids in Faridabad led to the recovery of explosives and arms from a residence rented by one of the accused. Delhi remains on high alert, with heightened security at transport hubs, government buildings, and major landmarks.

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.

Madras High Court Slams Delay In Sanction To Prosecute IAS Officers: “Action Against Corruption Gets Last Priority”

By
The Commune
-

Expressing concern over the prolonged delay in obtaining sanction to prosecute senior bureaucrats, the Madras High Court on Monday questioned why the “wheels of prosecution grind very slowly when it comes to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers accused of corruption.”

Justice N Anand Venkatesh, who made the observation while hearing a case related to alleged ₹98.25-crore corporation contract irregularities during the tenure of former AIADMK Minister S.P. Velumani, sought an explanation from the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for not securing sanction against IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya Karthikeyan, despite completing its investigation in January 2024.

Delay in Sanction and Translation Costs

The judge agreed with advocate V. Suresh, appearing for Arappor Iyakkam, the anti-corruption organisation that had lodged the complaint in 2021, that the Tamil Nadu government would not have had to spend nearly ₹30 lakh translating 12,000 pages of documents if the DVAC had obtained the required sanctions before October 2024.

He noted that the requirement to submit translated copies was made mandatory by the Centre only from that month.
Hence, the DVAC, he said, was “duty bound to list out the reasons for not having obtained the sanction against the two IAS officers between January and October 2024,” especially since “the sanction to prosecute Mr. Velumani was obtained from the Legislative Assembly Speaker on February 12, 2024.”

‘Courts Have to Prod Investigating Agencies’

Lamenting systemic inertia, Justice Venkatesh remarked that “more often than not, the investigating agencies had to be prodded by the courts to take every other action in corruption cases right from the stage of registration of First Information Report.”

In this case, he observed, the DVAC had submitted its request to the Centre seeking sanction to prosecute the two IAS officers only after Arappor Iyakkam’s Jayaram Venkatesan filed the present contempt of court plea.

The request, made on 30 August 2025, was subsequently returned for want of translated copies of the vernacular documents submitted in support of the request. Following a series of interim orders issued in the contempt proceedings, the DVAC translated the voluminous records, at considerable public expense and re-submitted the request to the Centre on 7 November 2025.

‘The Same Speed Should Apply to Corruption Cases’

During the hearing, Justice Venkatesh also asked what the outer limit was for the Centre to decide on a sanction request. Additional Public Prosecutor E. Raj Thilak informed the court that the prescribed period was three months and assured that he would obtain instructions from all investigating officers who had handled the case since January 2024 to determine the reasons for the delay.

“The State shows speed in doing every thing else. The same speed should be shown when it comes to taking action against corruption too. Otherwise, people will lose faith. In fact, action against corruption should get the first priority. Everything else can wait. Contrarily, what we see is that the action against corruption gets the last priority,” Justice Venkatesh said before adjourning the contempt plea.

The case pertains to allegations of irregularities in awarding Chennai Corporation contracts during S.P. Velumani’s tenure as Minister for Municipal Administration, Rural Development and Implementation of Special Programme. The High Court’s observations come amid repeated judicial concerns over delays in prosecuting senior bureaucrats in corruption cases despite completion of investigations.

(Source: The Hindu)

Subscribe to our channels on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and YouTube to get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.

1...259260261...1,932Page 260 of 1,932
TheCommune
The Commune is a news and views portal focusing on social and political issues of the southern part of India with a focus on Tamil Nadu.
Contact us: thecommune.news@gmail.com
Facebook Instagram X Youtube

NATIONAL NEWS

How To Sell India As The Villain, One Story At A...

The Commune - 0
From The Washington Post's South Asia desk to a Pulitzer nomination funded by George Soros, Karishma Mehrotra has built a career on a simple...
© The Commune 2025. All Rights Reserved.