Scotland Yard

Top Indian-Origin Woman Police Officer Sues Scotland Yard Over Racism

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 6, 2019

One of Britain's senior-most Indian-origin female police officers is taking legal action against Scotland Yard over allegations of racial and gender discrimination within the UK's largest police force.

Nirav Modi Has 3 Passports, Residency Cards In UAE, Singapore, UK Court Told

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 20, 2019

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, arrested by Scotland Yard on behalf of the Indian authorities, was in possession of three passports, it emerged when he was produced before the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Wednesday.

Scotland Yard Steps Up Security Of Mosques In UK After New Zealand Attack

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 15, 2019

Scotland Yard on Friday said that officers will be undertaking extra patrols around mosques in the UK in the wake of the terror attacks on New Zealand mosques in which 49 people have been killed.

Pakistan Vouches for Dawood Aide's 'Good Character' In UK Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 28, 2018

The court was once again informed that the accused goes by multiple names, including Jabir Siddiq, as on his Pakistani passport and Jabir Motiwala, as on the provisional arrest warrant on which Scotland Yard had arrested him on August 17.

Indian-Origin Man Swindled Across London, Stole Credit, SIM Cards

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 20, 2018

An Indian-origin man, arrested by Scotland Yard as part of an anti-fraud operation, has pleaded guilty to a credit card scam amounting to nearly 227,000 pounds at a court in London.

For "Toughest Policing Role", Indian-Origin Officer Honoured In UK

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 15, 2018

Scotland Yard's first Indian-origin counter-terrorism chief has won the Asian Achievers' Award in the Uniformed and Civil Services category for his contribution to policing in the UK.

Khalistani Supporters Try To Disrupt Rahul Gandhi's Event In London

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 26, 2018

Three pro-Khalistan supporters entered an event here where Congress president Rahul Gandhi was to address his last public meeting in the UK and tried to disrupt it but were escorted out by Scotland Yard before his arrival.

"Gross Misconduct": Scotland Yard's Indian-Origin Officer Gets Notice

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 7, 2018

One of Britain's senior-most Indian-origin female officers has been placed of restricted duties as Scotland Yard investigates allegations that she broke the rules on being nominated for a royal honour.

Teenager Arrested For "Planning" Terror Acts In UK

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 18, 2018

An 18-year-old youth was arrested on Friday by London's Metropolitan Police on suspicion of planning terrorist acts, Scotland Yard said in a statement.

Scotland Yard Releases CCTV Footage Of Suspect In Attack On Sikh Man

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 23, 2018

Scotland Yard on Friday released CCTV images of a man they suspect for having targeted the turban of a Sikh activist in a racist attack outside the UK Parliament in London last month.

Scotland Yard's Indian-Origin Chief Launches New Anti-Terror Campaign

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 21, 2018

Scotland Yard's newly appointed Indian-origin counter-terrorism chief, Neil Basu, has launched a new campaign to urge the public to help in the fight against terrorism.

Indian-Origin Officer Appointed Scotland Yard's Counter-Terror Chief

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 6, 2018

Senior Indian-origin Scotland Yard officer Neil Basu has been appointed as the counter-terrorism chief, an official statement said.

Racist Letter With White Powder Sent To Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 22, 2018

Scotland Yard is investigating after a letter containing white powder purported to be anthrax was sent to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Indian-Origin Officer Neil Basu In The Running For Scotland Yard Anti-Terror Chief

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 18, 2018

A senior Indian-origin police officer is in the running to take charge as Britain's anti-terrorism chief when Scotland Yard's National Lead for Counter Terrorism resigns next month.

Sex Assault Claims By 9 Women Against Harvey Weinstein Under Probe In UK

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 4, 2018

British police are now investigating sexual assault allegations brought by nine women against US film mogul Harvey Weinstein, according to media reports Saturday.