Overview
- India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the AI-171 Ahmedabad crash probe remains unfinished and warned against unverified media claims, disputing an Italian report alleging a deliberate act.
- Mumbai Crime Branch’s preliminary analysis matched a WhatsApp threat voice note to Harry Boxer of the Lawrence/Bishnoi network, with the message routed via a foreign VPN and Interpol support being sought.
- Police heightened security for Ranveer Singh after a Rs 1 crore extortion demand and are linking the threat to a recent firing outside Rohit Shetty’s residence, where five alleged facilitators were arrested as the shooter remains at large.
- Delhi Police charged self-styled ‘tantrik’ Kamruddin with murder, fraud and conspiracy in the Peeragarhi case, citing ritual notes, victim photos and toxicology indicating laddoos laced with sulphate and sedatives, while probing his admitted role in multiple killings.
- Bangladesh’s election produced a BNP victory under Tarique Rahman as Jamaat-e-Islami posted gains in border divisions like Rangpur and Khulna, a pattern Indian analysts view as a fresh security concern, while Haryana’s BKU set protests for 17 and 23–25 February against a US trade deal.