Now, Home Secy backs Sushil Kumar Shinde says, 10 terror-tainted people linked to RSS

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PTI: New Delhi, Jan 22 2013, 19:54 IST

At least 10 people, who were allegedly involved in a spate of terror attacks in different parts of the country, had links with RSS or its affiliated organisations, Union Home Secretary R K Singh said today.

"Yes, during investigation of Samjhauta Express, Mecca Masjid and (Ajmer) Dargah Sharif blasts, we have found at least 10 names who have been associated with the RSS at some point or the other," he told reporters.

Singh was replying to a question on whether government has any evidence linking RSS with any person involved in any terrorist strike anywhere in the country as claimed by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde.

"We have evidence against them. There are statements of witnesses," he said.

The Home Secretary also made public the names of the ten persons who were allegedly involved in terror attacks and also had links with RSS.

The names given out by Singh included that of Sunil Joshi (dead), who was allegedly involved in Samjhauta Express and Ajmer Sharif Dargah blasts. He was an "activist of RSS" in Dewas and Mhow from 1990s to 2003.

Sandeep Dange (absconding), who was allegedly involved in Samjhauta Express and Mecca Masjid and Ajmer Sharif Dargah explosions. He was "RSS pracharak" in Mhow, Indore, Uttarkashi and Sajhapur from 1990s to 2006.

The Home Secretary also named Lokesh Sharma (arrested) who was allegedly involved in Samjhauta Express and Mecca Masjid blasts. He was RSS 'nagar karyavahak' in Deogarh.

Swami Assemanand (arrested), allegedly involved in Samjhauta Express, Mecca Masjid and Ajmer Sharif Dargah blasts. He was

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Shinde needs Introspection

Aditya | 23-Jan-2013Reply | Forward

The land on which he now stands is due to the scarifies of our brave and mighty people(soldiers). These people are not from any terror group; they are true lovers of this nation. RSS is one, which builds nation values and strengthen an individual to achieve the goals by self reliant and stand on self strength to build the nation much more stronger. Show one instant where RSS people attacked any nation for the sake of wealth or for fame. Why was the attack on Mumbai planned and executed. why are the bombs blown in our soil(recently in Pune) by other enemy groups from across the world. Its due to non unanimity and lack of thinking ability of CONGRESS which does not know the true value of the nation and people. Pune Blasts: Maharashtra police believes 5-6 people were involved in the conspiracy, and 2-3 people planted the bombs. Intelligence officials suspect banned terror group Indian Mujahideen played a role in the blasts. The group was headquartered in Pune. Shinde need Introspection

MISLEADING TITLE

N.ASTI | 23-Jan-2013Reply | Forward

It seems because of service to Sonia,this misleading title is given,or this might be a paid news for distortion.Actual statement is they were associated with the organisation in some time or other.That does not establish RSS itself is involved.Attempt is to go for blame-business to serve Congress-interest by politicians and hired Media-Houses.If any one related to IE is involved in 2G,will it be said that IE is involved?BE INDIA'S MOUTH-PIECE.SHAMEFUL TO BE CONGREES'S MOUTH-PIECE.

RSS' terror links

Virag | 23-Jan-2013Reply | Forward

Rajiv Gandhi, who justified the massacre of 3000 Sikhs in the wake of Indira's killing is honored with Bharatratna while the patriotic organizations like RSS are branded as terrorists. Shame on the Government, its ministers like Shinde and the bureaucrats like Singh whoa are swupporting them.