NIA raids at 19 places in four states in connection with ISIS network case
PTC Web Desk: The NIA, an anti-terrorism agency raided 19 different places in four states on Monday in connection with the ISIS network case. These operations were conducted at 11 sites in Karnataka, four in Jharkhand, three in Maharashtra, and one in Delhi.
Notably, the NIA raided more than 40 locations in Maharashtra and arrested 15 suspects. One of the arrested accused is reportedly a leader of an ISIS module. He was allegedly administering an oath of allegiance to new recruits.
Throughout the operations, the NIA discovered significant amounts of undisclosed cash, weapons, sharp tools, sensitive documents, and a variety of digital devices. NIA officials stated that the the suspects were acting in India under the guidance of "foreign handlers" and were actively engaged in terrorist activities within the country.
More details are awaited
- With inputs from agencies
