Pakistan-based gangster and ISI proxy Shehzad Bhatti (right)

New Delhi: Special Sale Delhi Police has arrested two persons allegedly linked to Pakistan-based gangster and ISI proxy Shehzad Bhatti. Officials said on Tuesday that the module was planning firing incidents, grenade blasts and targeted killings in the Delhi-NCR region.Acting on intelligence inputs, police registered a case on March 31 after indications of a grenade blast and a conspiracy to carry out planned killings emerged in the area.Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Praveen Kumar Tripathi said in a statement, “Their arrest foiled planned attacks in the national capital and surrounding areas. The arrests unearthed a larger conspiracy hatched by Bhatti, who in connivance with other ISI-linked handlers, was recruiting youth through social media platforms and deploying them for targeted acts of violence in Delhi-NCR.”The accused Rajveer (21) and Vivek Banjara (19), residents of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, were detained during an operation coordinated by the Special Cell.Vivek Banjara was first caught from Dabra in Gwalior on 16 April. During interrogation, he gave information about Rajveer, after which the police arrested Rajveer from Sarai Kale Khan area of ​​Delhi on 18 April.Investigators said Rajveer was planning an attack on a famous hotel in the Delhi-NCR region under the instructions of his handler Shehzad Bhatti at the time of his arrest. Police recovered a pistol and six live cartridges from him. Two mobile phones with video and voice recordings related to the conspiracy were also seized.Officials said Rajveer had entered Bhatti’s network through social media and was working under a handler named “Rana Bhai”. “He allegedly played a central role in coordinating movements, collecting weapons and carrying out planned attacks,” the officer said.Vivek Banjara was reportedly inducted into the group through Rajveer and was assigned supporting roles including logistics and surveillance.According to the police, both the youth were gradually recruited by luring them with quick financial benefits.On April 9, both the accused went to Amritsar where they allegedly recovered a pistol, about 15-20 rounds of ammunition and Rs 20,000. He was assigned the task of firing at a club in Zirakpur, Punjab, which had reportedly received extortion threats from Bhatti.Police said, “On April 11, Rajveer allegedly attempted to fire but failed due to a mechanical problem in the weapon. Vivek recorded a video of the incident to send to his handler. Rajveer later hid the weapon while returning to Delhi and shared his location with Bhatti.”Police further said that Rajveer later visited Punjab, collected another firearm and ammunition and returned to the Delhi-NCR region. The investigation into the wider network is ongoing.

पुलिस के मुताबिक 20 अप्रैल 2026 को पुलिस टीम इलाके में जांच कर रही थी. इसी बीच मुखबिर से सूचना मिली कि सेलाकुई की ओर से सफेद कार में कुछ लोग डेबिट कार्ड बदलकर धोखाधड़ी कर रहे हैं। सूचना पर पुलिस ने घेराबंदी कर कार (यूपी 14 एफएच 7340) को रोक लिया। गाड़ी में सवार तीनों लोगों की जब तलाशी ली गयी तो उनके पास से अलग-अलग बैंकों के कुल 66 एटीएम कार्ड बरामद किये गये. गिरफ्तार आरोपियों की पहचान इमरान अली (गाजियाबाद), नसीरुद्दीन (दिल्ली) और मोहम्मद खालिद (गाजियाबाद) के रूप में हुई है।

देहरादून: कैफे से लौट रहे बीजेपी नेता पर हत्या और अपहरण का प्रयास, पिस्तौल तान दी और जान से मारने की धमकी दी.

पूछताछ में आरोपियों ने बताया कि वे एटीएम बूथ पर जाकर बुजुर्ग और अनजान लोगों को निशाना बनाते थे. मदद के बहाने उनका कार्ड बदल लेते थे और पिन जानने के बाद खातों से पैसे निकाल लेते थे। पुलिस ने तीनों आरोपियों के खिलाफ एफआईआर दर्ज कर ली है. बरामद सामान को सील कर दिया गया है और आरोपियों को कोर्ट में पेश करने की तैयारी की जा रही है.

प्रेमनगर थाना प्रभारी नरेश राठौड़ ने बताया कि पुलिस अब यह पता लगाने की कोशिश कर रही है कि आरोपियों ने किन-किन इलाकों में इस तरह की वारदातों को अंजाम दिया है और उनके नेटवर्क में और कौन-कौन शामिल है.

The alleged links between the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and the match-fixing scandal have emerged as the central controversy surrounding Cricket Canada. According to a report by CBC News, threats and intimidation may have influenced team decisions during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Canadian captain Dilpreet Bajwa is at the center of the matter. His appointment has come into question, with claims that players were pressured into supporting him. Some were reportedly warned of dire consequences if they did not support certain players.

“So he just said these words to them, ‘You’ve got to take care of these guys. These guys shouldn’t be taken off the team. If they do, you’re in trouble.’ Obviously this was very scary for her,” a source identified as Noah said.

This situation has now drawn the attention of the International Cricket CouncilWhich has started investigating possible violations of its anti-corruption rules. One of the matches being focused on is Canada’s World Cup match against New Zealand in Chennai.

“We cannot comment on the substance of the allegations at this stage,” said Andrew Effgrave, the ICC’s interim integrity chief.

What is the Canada match fixing scandal?

The controversy began when a documentary highlighted issues within Cricket Canada such as poor governance, questionable team selection and possible match fixing.

One match under focus is Canada’s loss to New Zealand, where they failed to defend 173 runs. One particular over bowled by Bajwa has caught the attention, scoring 15 runs including a no-ball and a wide.

The leaked phone recording also contains claims related to former coach Khurram Chauhan, who reportedly said that board members had put pressure on him regarding team selection. The recording also mentions possible fixing attempts, but these claims have yet to be proven.

Former coach Pubudu Dassanayake has also made similar allegations and is currently taking legal action against the board.

How is Bishnoi gang involved in Canada cricket scandal?

The most serious claims involve the alleged role of the Bishnoi gang in influencing players through threats. According to the report, some players were contacted and asked to support certain people in the team.

“We know you won’t be able to run away from the Bishnoi group where you live,” Noah said, describing one of the threatening messages.

According to the allegations, the aim was to ensure that Bajwa became the captain and that certain players were not dropped. The situation created fear within the team and even affected the officials, with some seeking police protection and others quitting.

The investigation is still ongoing, but the case has already raised major questions about player safety and the integrity of cricket in Canada.

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Nearly a year after the devastating Air India Flight 171 crash took the lives of his wife and two-year-old daughter, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man is now fighting a new battle – to remain in the United Kingdom.Mohammadia Sethwala, originally from Vadodara, Gujarat, was informed by the UK Home Office on April 9 that his application to remain in the country on compassionate grounds had been rejected.Authorities have kept him on immigration bail until April 22 and have directed him to leave Britain after that.Sethwala had moved to the UK in 2022 on a dependent visa to join his wife Sadiqa, who was studying International Business Management.The couple later settled in Rugby, where she had secured employment and was on her way to obtaining a work permit, a move that would have secured their future in Britain.That future was suddenly shattered on June 12, 2025, when an Ahmedabad-London flight crashed moments after takeoff, killing Sadiqa and her baby Fatima.

“I have nothing left”

Recalling his ordeal, Sethwala said that on the day of the accident he was working the morning shift so that he could pick up his family from the airport. Speaking to The Sun, he said: “I thought it would be a different plane… It couldn’t be theirs, but it was.”This tragedy not only took away his family, but also took away his basis for legal stay in Britain. His dependent visa expired earlier this year, and subsequent attempts to secure a new visa or employment sponsorship have failed.Struggling with grief and mental health problems, Sethwala says returning to India is not an option he can bear emotionally. He told The Sun, “I have nothing left… I won’t be able to escape my grief by coming back home. But here I can start to move forward.”

legal battle

Sethwala’s legal team is preparing to challenge the Home Office’s decision in a UK court, seeking to lift the immigration bail order. If successful, this may allow him to apply afresh for the visa.His case has been criticized by activists and migrant rights groups, who argue that leniency should be exercised in exceptional humanitarian circumstances. However, the Home Office has said that all applications are assessed strictly in accordance with existing immigration rules.

A life stopped in the middle of a dream

After returning to India briefly after the accident, Sethwala began rebuilding his life in London with the support of relatives and a close-knit community, friends say.The Air India Flight 171 crash remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years, killing passengers, crew and people on the ground after the Boeing 787-8 plane crashed into a medical hostel building and burst into flames.

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Photo credit: AP)

us President donald trump Iran has warned of a massive escalation in conflict, saying “a lot of bombs will start going off” if the fragile ceasefire expires without a deal, as uncertainty looms over fresh peace talks.Speaking to PBS News in a phone call on Monday, Trump made clear that military action could resume immediately if talks fail. When asked about the consequences of the ceasefire ending, he said, “Then a lot of bombs start exploding.”The warning comes as a US delegation prepares to visit Islamabad for another round of talks aimed at ending the war, although it is unclear whether Iran will participate.

Negotiations uncertain amid rising tension

Trump said Iran “should have been there” for talks but added, “We’ll see if it’s there or not. If they’re not there, that’s OK too,” according to PBS News.At the core of Washington’s demands is a firm red line, “No nuclear weapons. Very simple. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.However, Tehran has backed down from talks under pressure. Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf signaled continued resistance, saying, “We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats.”

Military threats and oil pressure strategy

Trump has escalated his rhetoric in recent days and warned of possible attacks on Iranian infrastructure if a deal is not reached. The US has maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports and demanded the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route.The ongoing disruption has increased volatility in energy markets and added urgency to diplomatic efforts.The two-week ceasefire agreed earlier this month is soon set to expire, with Trump indicating he is “highly unlikely” to extend it. The conflict has already caused large numbers of casualties across the region and heightened global economic concerns.Despite the tensions, Trump expressed confidence in his negotiating team, calling it “the A-team”, and suggested that oil prices could fall sharply if a deal was reached.