Mumbai: In a major revelation, the Mumbai Crime Branch has claimed that Zeeshan Akhtar, the prime fugitive accused in the Baba Siddique murder case, is hiding in Nepal and has established links with Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI.

According to sources, the revelation came after a viral social media post asserted that Zeeshan was not affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. This prompted a fresh investigation line, during which police found possible ISI involvement and Zeeshan’s alleged role in a grenade attack at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia’s residence in Jalandhar.

Zeeshan is also suspected of collaborating with gangster Shehzad Bhatti, a known ISI operative. This is the second time his name has been linked with Bhatti. Earlier this year, Zeeshan had released a video claiming innocence in Siddique’s murder and revealed he had support from Bhatti.

Investigators say Zeeshan was named by two accused arrested in the Jalandhar attack. Intelligence suggests he may now be acting under ISI directives for anti-India operations.

A native of Jalandhar, Zeeshan was previously lodged in Patiala jail before his release in June 2024. He faces several serious charges in Punjab, including murder, robbery, and conspiracy. He also reportedly has ties with notorious gangsters such as Shubham Lonkar, Saurabh Mahakal, and suspected links to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Pakistan-based operatives.

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New Delhi: The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) is reportedly developing two special modules on Operation Sindoor, aimed at familiarising students with India's military capabilities.

“While the first special module on Operation Sindoor will be for students of Classes 3 to 8 and second will be available for Classes 9 to 12. The aim of these modules is to make students aware about India's military power and how Pakistan was defeated once again,” Hindustan Times quotes its source as saying.

Each module will span approximately 8 to 10 pages and will focus on the achievements of the Indian Armed Forces.

These modules are expected to be introduced in the upcoming academic session and will supplement the existing syllabus.

In addition to Operation Sindoor, NCERT is also preparing modules on a range of national achievements and historical events. Upcoming topics include Mission LiFE ('LiFEStyle For Environment'), the horrors of Partition, and India's growing stature in space exploration—from the Chandrayaan and Aditya L1 missions to Subhanshu Shukla’s journey to the International Space Station, HT quoted a source from the education ministry as saying.

Meanwhile, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has written to states, directing them to mandatorily adopt NCERT textbooks for Classes 9 to 12. The board has also “strongly advised” that states use either NCERT or State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) books. Supplementary materials may be used by schools, provided they align with the National Curriculum Framework