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EP-431 | Hindu Terror Origin, 26/11 Attacks, Ishrat Jahan Case, Malegaon Blast, Beant Singh| RVS Mani

· 1 h 42 min · Episode 431

Episode EP-431 | Hindu Terror Origin, 26/11 Attacks, Ishrat Jahan Case, Malegaon Blast, Beant Singh| RVS Mani

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R.V.S. Mani is a former Under Secretary in the Internal Security Division of Ministry of Home Affairs and a public commentator on national security. He was conferred the Padma Shri in 2026 and is the author of The Myth of Hindu Terror: An Insider's Account of the Ministry of Home Affairs (2006–2010).

In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, R.V.S. Mani speaks about the origins of the "Hindu Terror" narrative.

He also discusses the truth behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Ishrat Jahan case, Beant Singh assassination, Pakistan-backed terror funding through fake currency and India's evolving internal security strategy.

00:00 – Introduction

00:54 – On Receiving Padma Shri Award 2026

02:34 – "Hindu Terror" Narrative

12:22 – 2006 Malegaon Blast Case

21:10 – 2007 Samjhauta Express Bombings

32:56 – 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks

51:32 – Pakistan's Fake Currency & Terror Network

54:18 – Ishrat Jahan Encounter Case

1:05:46 – CBI Questioning of R.V.S. Mani

1:14:21 – Fake Currency Empire of Khanani Brothers

1:33:53 – Cross-Border Drug Trafficking

1:37:10 – Beant Singh Assassination Case

1:39:34 – Lessons on National Security

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