NIA Conducts Searches At 22 Locations Across 5 States, J&K In Terror Conspiracy Case

Last Updated:September 08, 2025, 13:38 IST

NIA conducted simultaneous raids at 22 locations across five states and in Jammu and Kashmir. The raids were conducted on the basis of specific actionable intelligence inputs.

The raids were conducted on the basis of specific actionable intelligence inputs.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted raids at 22 locations across five states and Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror conspiracy case.

According to officials, the searches were conducted at eight places in Bihar, two in Uttar Pradesh, and one each in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. In the Union Territory, the raids were conducted in Baramulla, Kulgam, Anantnag and Pulwama districts.

ANI quoted the officials as saying that the raids were carried out in close coordination with state police at the residences and premises of individuals suspected of having links with anti-national networks. The simultaneous raids were conducted on the basis of specific actionable intelligence inputs.

Further details are awaited in the matter.

Centre’s action on terrorism

The case, registered earlier this year, was formally handed over to the NIA by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

In recent months, the NIA has intensified its crackdown on terror funding, recruitment modules, and sleeper cells operating across different regions. Similar nationwide operations have earlier led to the arrest of several suspects allegedly associated with banned organisations.

Officials said the current raids are aimed at uncovering evidence of a larger conspiracy involving terror financing, recruitment, and coordination with handlers across the border.

The operation amid the Centre’s emphasis on zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. It has directed security agencies to strengthen preventive action against such threats.

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