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NIA arrests 44 alleged human traffickers after searches across 10 States, UTs

In a major crackdown, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested 44 persons for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, following searches across 10 States and Union Territories in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF) and local police.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

NIA raids 10 states including Rajasthan and Haryana in human trafficking cases

The raids are underway at the residential premises and other locations of suspects linked to these cases in close coordination with state police forces. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Nov 8, 2023

Madhya Pradesh: 17 Hizb-ut-Tahrir members charge-sheeted by NIA

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed chargesheet against 17 individuals affiliated with Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), a radical group with the goal of establishing a Sharia-based Islamic nation in India through violent means. An official statement released on Sunday announced the filing of a charge-sheet against these individuals.

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023

NIA arrests Pune ISIS module case accused

NIA arrests Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam, accused in Pune ISIS module case. Alam was associated with other arrested individuals and allegedly played active role in reconnaissance, weapon firing classes and fabrication of IEDs. Aim was to disturb peace and communal harmony of India in furtherance of ISIS agenda.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

‘Used to police action’: Muslim man picked up after Kerala blast was acquitted of sedition 17 years ago

“After the noon prayers, I was resting at home, when they rang the bell. There were many policemen outside waiting for me,” recounts Nizamuddin Panayikulam. He didn’t ask them why they were at his doorstep. He had seen the media reports of the bomb blasts at a convention centre at…

Newslaundry · Nov 2, 2023

NIA attaches house of alleged CPI(Maoist) leader

NIA attaches house of CPI(Maoist) leader in Jharkhand. Operation led to seizure of arms, ammo, explosives. 17 accused persons, incl. Ganjhu, registered in case. House illegally constructed using funds extorted from local contractors. Ganjhu involved in 55 cases; State govt. offers ₹15 lakh reward, NIA ₹5 lakh.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Kerala blasts: Accused unrepentant during interrogation, says he has proved a point

Martin V.D., accused of multiple explosions at a Jehovah’s Witnesses gathering in Kochi, Kerala, showed no remorse. He wanted to convey a message against teachings he deemed ‘anti-national’. Police found no evidence of radicalisation and he had planned the attack while working in Dubai. NIA is looking into whether he…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Kerala serial blasts: Border areas being monitored, says Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara

MANGALURU: Even as the NIA has launched a probe into the Sunday blasts at a prayer meeting organised by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kalamassery in Kerala, home minister G Parameshwara said that bordering areas of Mangaluru are closely being monitored and instructions in this regard have been given to the city…

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

Four arrested BKI operatives were assigned for targeted killings: Punjab Police

Punjab Police on Saturday said that four operatives of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), whose arrests were announced on Saturday by the police, were assigned for targeted killings in a big city in the state by their handlers.

Dynamite News · Oct 28, 2023

Multiple weapons, drugs and cash seized from Myanmar-based militant group CKLA, says Manipur CM

Manipur Police, in joint op with central forces, seize weapons, ammo, drugs & cash from Myanmar-based militant group CKLA. Seizure includes AK47, Insas, Sniper & M16 rifles, 2.5kg opium, ₹4,86,500 cash & other items. NIA cases suggest transnational plot to destabilise Manipur & India.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023