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NIA arrests five suspects in PFI conspiracy case

The National Investigation Agency launched simultaneous searches at multiple locations across Tamil Nadu early on May 9 and detained five suspects on charges of supporting banned terrorist organisations, including the Popular Front of India (PFI).

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

NIA launches multiple raids in J&K over Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy case

National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched searches at 15 locations across Jammu and Kashmir in a Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy case. The official said the terrorist outfits involved in the conspiracy were Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Al-Badr, and al-Qaeda, besides their offshoots.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

At least 44 times over 5 years: The NIA, ED and I-T ‘crackdown’ on the media

In September 2022, Paojel Chaoba, the editor of daily Frontier Manipur, was summoned by the National Investigation Agency, as part of the agency’s probe into Manipur journalist Bijoy Kakchingtabam’s alleged links with insurgents.

Newslaundry · May 5, 2023

Mehbooba demands probe into Poonch attack, civilian’s death in ‘custody’

“Hundreds of youth from south Kashmir have been put in jails,” she said.

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023

Elathur Train arson: Shahrukh Saifi sent to 7-day NIA custody

KOCHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Kochi on Friday granted the custody of Shahrukh Saifi, the sole accused in the Elathur train arson case, to the NIA.

The Times of India · Apr 28, 2023

To speed up trial in NIA cases, HC wants three more special courts in State

The High Court of Karnataka has recommended to the State government to establish three more special courts to try the criminal cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act by pointing out that the only special court existing in Bengaluru city to try all such cases is overburdened as trial in…

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Special NIA court in Guwahati convicts 5 people in 12-year-old PLA-Naxal nexus case

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Guwahati has convicted five persons in the 2011 People's Liberation Army (PLA)-Naxal nexus case related to a criminal conspiracy to threaten the unity, integrity, security and sovereignty of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 27, 2023

NIA official suspended pending inquiry into graft charge

The Union Home Ministry has suspended a Superintendent of Police rank official, Vishal Garg, working with the NIA, pending an inquiry into the allegation of corruption against him.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

Proclamation notice issued against JeM ‘commander’ Nengroo, 2 ‘anti-nationals’ booked under PSA in J&K: Police

The Jammu and Kashmir Police issued a proclamation order against Jaish-e-Mohammed ‘commander’ Ashiq Nengroo; booked two “anti-nationals” under the stringent Public Safety Act.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

NIA conducts raids at multiple locations in four States against PFI cadres

National Investigation Agency (NIA) is carrying out searches at more than a dozen locations in various parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023