National Investigation Agency
Coverage of National Investigation Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Third suspect arrested in JeM-linked terror module in West Bengal
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a terror module linked to JeM in West Bengal. The National Investigation Agency is investigating cross-border communications between the suspects and their operatives.
- West Bengal to get first NIA police station
West Bengal is set to establish its first National Investigation Agency (NIA) police station, making it the 17th such station across the country.
- ED searches 16 locations in 2022 Coimbatore blast terror funding case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 16 locations in connection with the 2022 suicide bomb explosion near Sangameshwarar Temple in Coimbatore. The investigation was initiated based on FIRs registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding terror funding linked to the blast.
- Delhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking NIA probe into CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ march
The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into alleged vandalism during the CJP’s 'Chalo Sansad' march. The court noted that authorities had been informed of the incidents and would take legal action as required.
- NIA arrests two absconders in Praveen Nettaru murder case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two absconders linked to the murder case of Praveen Nettaru. The arrests mark progress in the investigation into the case.
- NIA chargesheets eight, including Pakistan-based ‘terrorist’, in Ambala car blast case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted eight individuals, including Pakistan-based Shehzad Bhatti, in a January car bomb blast case at a police station in Ambala, Haryana. The NIA alleges Bhatti recruited and radicalized individuals through social media platforms and encrypted communication channels.
- Manipur CM vows arrest of all accused in killing of six Naga civilians
The Manipur Chief Minister has vowed to arrest all individuals accused in the killing of six Naga civilians. This follows the arrest of two suspects by a security team led by the National Investigation Agency.
- NIA files chargesheet against six separatist leaders in 1996 Kashmir mob violence case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against six separatist leaders in a 1996 Kashmir mob violence case. The charges include criminal conspiracy, attempt to murder, rioting, and assault on public servants under the Ranbir Penal Code and Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
- Bishnoi, aides used WhatsApp from Gujarat jail to extort victims: U.S. DoJ
The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that Bishnoi and his aides used WhatsApp from Gujarat jail to extort victims. The DoJ's claim aligns with the NIA's 2022 chargesheet, which stated Bishnoi's enterprise targeted leaders with violence. Bishnoi's lawyer requests evidence supporting the use of messaging apps.
- NIA conducts pan-India searches in online terror radicalisation case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted pan-India searches in an online terror radicalisation case, seizing digital devices for forensic examination to uncover clues about the radicalisation conspiracy.
- NIA conducts fresh searches in Vijayawada terror-links case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted fresh searches in Vijayawada's terror-links case, seizing additional evidence at Vinchipeta. The Two Town police had earlier arrested suspects in March over alleged connections with banned terrorist groups.
- India charges alleged Pahalgam ‘mastermind’
India's NIA charged Pakistan's Hafiz Saeed with masterminding the 2025 Pahalgam tourist attack in Kashmir, alleging the group 'The Resistance Front' is a proxy for Lashkar-e-Taiba. Pakistan denied involvement, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered an independent probe, which India rejected.
- Policeman from Kangpokpi questioned in abduction and killing of six Naga men in Manipur
A policeman from Kangpokpi is being questioned in the abduction and killing of six Naga men in Manipur. The State Government transferred the case to the National Investigation Agency, which has not made any arrests yet.
- MHA designates 23 Pakistan-based individuals as ‘terrorists’ under UAPA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as 'terrorists' under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This designation allows the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to block their finances, impose an embargo on arms sales, and seize their assets.
- NIA arrests former TMC MP’s husband in connection to 2023 Ram Navami violence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested the husband of a former TMC MP in connection with the 2023 Ram Navami violence.
- NIA attaches land of terror case accused in J&K's Baramulla
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized land linked to an accused in a terror case in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla. The investigation focuses on an illegal arms network, terror funding, and the interception of Hizbul terrorists, involving former DSP Devender Singh.
- NIA attaches Amritsar property in LeT-linked narco-terror case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached a property in Amritsar linked to a narco-terror case involving Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The agency claims proceeds from narcotic substance trafficking were used to fund terrorist activities in India through a complex financial network.