NIA

January 28, 2025 12:32 PM

NIA team set to visit US for extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Rana

A high-level team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is expected to travel to the United States soon to finalize the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key figure wanted for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, according to sources cited by ANI. The visit follows a major legal breakthrough after the US Supreme Court recently dismissed a review petition filed by Rana challenging his extradition to India. This development clears the way for Indian authorities to expedite leg...

January 28, 2025 12:02 PM

NIA raids 16 locations in Tamil Nadu in ISIS radicalisation probe

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at 16 locations across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday as part of an ongoing probe into ISIS-linked radicalisation activities. The searches, which began early in the morning, targeted suspected hideouts linked to individuals accused of promoting ISIS ideology and recruitment efforts, according to sources. The operation aims to gather evidence against those believed to be involved in spreading extremist views and supporting terror activities. The inv...

December 23, 2024 9:55 PM

NIA arrests key aide of designated Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Landa

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Jatinder Singh, alias Jyoti, a key aide of designated Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Landa and gangster Bachitar Singh, also known as Pavitar Batala. The arrest marks a critical breakthrough in the Punjab terror conspiracy case. Jatinder, a resident of Gurdaspur in Punjab, was apprehended in Mumbai following extensive on-ground and technical operations by the NIA. He had been on the run since July 2024, evading arrest after the agency cap...

November 28, 2024 3:17 PM

NIA secures extradition of LeT operative Salman Khan from Rwanda in Bengaluru prisons terror conspiracy case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has extradited Salman Rehman Khan, a fugitive linked to the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), from Rwanda. Salman, who was implicated in the Bengaluru Prisons terror conspiracy case, faced charges of supplying explosives and involvement in terror-related activities. The operation, executed in coordination with the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Interpol, and National Central Bureaus (NCBs), marks a crucial step forward in India's ongoing efforts t...

November 28, 2024 12:20 PM

NIA raids 22 places across 6 states in human trafficking case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 22 locations across six states on Thursday in connection with a human trafficking case. The operation, which began early this morning, is still ongoing with separate NIA teams working closely with state police forces. This effort, focused on dismantling a well-organized trafficking network, is being executed at the residences of suspected individuals, following detailed intelligence. According to official sources, the raids spanned ...

November 18, 2024 12:39 PM

NIA takes over three key Manipur violence cases

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has assumed control of three cases linked to the recent outbreaks of violence in Manipur, which resulted in significant loss of life and widespread disruption to public order. The cases were transferred from Manipur Police to the NIA following a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The violence, which has escalated in recent months, has led to fatalities and heightened social unrest in the northeastern state. Among the cases taken over is a...

November 6, 2024 9:49 PM

Anti-Terror Conference 2024: Amit Shah to drive ‘whole of govt’ approach in combating terrorism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to spearhead the "Anti-Terror Conference 2024" on Thursday, emphasizing a coordinated, "whole of government" approach to combat terrorism. Hosted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the two-day event aims to foster synergies across various government sectors to strengthen India’s counter-terrorism policies and strategies. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) highlighted that the conference will bring together senior police officials, officers from ce...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

NIA arrests key aide of Khalistani terrorist Landa in major terror network case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended Baljeet Singh, a crucial associate of designated Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Sandhu, also known as Landa. The arrest, made on Thursday in Punjab, comes as part of an ongoing investigation into a extensive terror network involving the supply of deadly weapons. Baljeet Singh, alias Rana Bhai or Balli, hails from Badwani district in Madhya Pradesh. According to NIA officials, he played a pivotal role as a major weapons supplier to Land...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Encounter erupts in J&K’s Doda following Kathua terror attack

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Tuesday, just a day after a deadly attack in Kathua that claimed the lives of five soldiers. The clash in Doda comes amid heightened tensions in the region following the ambush on an Army convoy in Kathua on July 8. In that incident, five Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, were killed, and eight others were injured. Billawar Additional Deputy Commissioner Vinay Khosla sai...

April 12, 2024 4:06 PM

Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA arrests mastermind, bomber from Kolkata

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Friday that it has apprehended the main culprits behind the explosion at Rameshwaram cafe in Bengaluru. According to officials, the two key absconders in the Rameswaram Cafe blast case, identified as Adbul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazeb, were traced out to their hideout near Kolkata and were arrested by the NIA team. Mussavir Hussain Shazib is accused of placing the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the cafe, while Abdul Matheen Taha...