Akshardham terror attack accused’s accomplice held

Ahmedabad: An alleged accomplice of the terrorists who attacked the Akshardham temple in Gujarat’s capital city of Gandhinagar in 2002, killing 31 persons, was arrested by the Ahmedabad police here on Monday. Mohd Farooq Shaikh was arrested at the Ahmedabad airport upon his arrival from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Shaikh allegedly arranged funds for the attack by two Pakistan-based terrorists.  OC

CPM suspends MLA over sexual abuse complaint 

Thiruvananthapuram: Acting nearly four months after receiving a sexual harassment complaint against party MLA PK Sasi, the ruling CPM on Monday suspended him for six months from its primary membership as the opposition Congress demanded a police probe. The MLA said he “accepted the decision with both hands”. PTI 

Man detained for ‘joking’ about terrorists on flight

Kolkata: A man was detained and made to deboard a Jet Airways Kolkata-Mumbai flight on Monday after a co-passenger saw him covering his face and keying in a message about terrorists. Yogvedant Poddar was seen typing on his phone “Terrorist on flight, I destroy women hearts,” a CISF statement said. PTI