Monica Bedi files bail application in the Apex Court

Monday, May 1, 2006, 23:36 [IST]

New Delhi, Apr 29 (UNI) Monica Bedi, 'wife' of mafia don Abbu Salem, today filed a bail application in the Supreme Court contending that she had already faced trial in 'fake passport' case in Portugal from where she was extradited to India.

She had earlier challenged Madhya Pradesh High Court order dated March 6, 2006 vide which her bail application was dismissed.

The starlet is seeking bail in a case pending trial in Bhopal for allegedly using fake passport to escape from India.

In all she is facing two cases under section 420/120 B IPC in Bhopal and Hyderabad.

Bedi who belongs to Punjab came in contact with Abu Salem during her modelling days. The mafia don inducted her in Bollywood but she failed to click.

The bail application will come up for hearing in the Supreme Court on Monday. Both the cases have been investigated by the CBI and the trial is underway.

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Fifteen tribals killed in inhospitable terrain of Chattisgarh

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:36 [IST]

Jagdalpur, Bastar, Apr 29 (UNI) At least fifteen people were killed while the fate of 35 others, who were among 50 people taken hostage by CPI(M) Naxalites on Tuesday in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, was still not known. The bodies of 13 tribals in the 18-35 year age group were found lying this morning on the roadside and nearby areas at the remote Manikonta village on Sukma-Konta road, police said. Two people were hacked to death on.....

Jogi demands repeal of Public Security Act

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:36 [IST]

Raipur, Apr 29 (UNI) Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi today demanded repeal of the newly enacted Special Public Security Act, saying it was a draconian law. ''This legislation has every potential to be misused,'' the Congress leader told reporters here. Replying to a question, Mr Jogi admitted the opposition Congress did not protest against the legislation as was required against any such draconian law. He said the people of Chhattisgarh would raise their voice.....

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Unaacounted assets worth Rs 22 cr seized in IT raids

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:36 [IST]

Jaipur, Apr 29 (UNI) The Income Tax department has seized jewellery and unaccounted assets worth Rs 22 crore after raids on three prominent jeweller groups here. According to IT department, the raids conducted on houses, property and business establishments at 15 different places, revealed unaccounted for cash, jewellery and documents from six showrooms of a particular group. The raids have been going for the past two days here. The sources said around Rs 6.5.....

Major sex racket unearthed in Kashmir, politicians involved

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:36 [IST]

Srinagar, Apr 29 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir police have unearthed a major sex racket when they arrested three people, official sources said. They said some politicians, businessmen and senior security force and police officials are involved in the racket, in which more than 40 girls were being used for sex abuse and making blue films. Giving details, the sources said some local residents lodge a complaint with the Shaheedgunj in the old city alleging that.....

Court issues summons to Advani on defamation case by Abhishek Verm

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:36 [IST]

Gurgaon, Apr 29 (UNI) A city court today issued summons to former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on a defamation case filed by NRI businessman Abhishek Verma for allegedly calling him a 'middleman' in the multi-crore Scorpene submarine deal. Judicial Magistrate Raj Rani Gupta issued summons seeking Mr Advani's presence on July 17. Mr Verma claimed that the veteran BJP leader had made the allegations at a press conference at his residence on March.....