The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested six people who were allegedly part of a syndicate involved in the illegal trafficking of Rohingya Muslims into Indian territory. The network had been operating in the border areas of Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya as well as other parts of the country.
On March 11, the agency also carried out searches at multiple locations in Assam, Meghalaya, and Karnataka in connection with the case.
