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16 Nov

NIA Arrests Key Conspirator in Red Fort Car Bomb Blast; Confirms Suicide Bomber’s Identity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNIA, Rashid Ali arrest, Red Fort blast, Umar Un Nabi suicide bomber, vehicle-borne IED

New Delhi, November 16, 2025 — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant breakthrough in the Red Fort car bomb blast case, arresting a Kashmir resident accused of conspiring with the suicide bomber who carried out the deadly attack that killed 13 people.The arrested man, Rashid Ali, was taken into custody in Delhi. According to the NIA, the car used in the explosion was registered in his name, and he had played a central role in facilitating the plot.The probe agency, which took over the investigation from Delhi Police, launched an extensive nationwide search before tracking down Ali.…

29 Aug

Panchkula Hosts High-Level Security Meet as Top Agencies Formulate Joint Strategy Against Emerging Terror Threats

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanacounter-terrorism drills, Haryana Police SWAT, IB, NIA, NSG, Panchkula security meeting, terror threats North India

Chandigarh, August 29 – A high-level coordination meeting of India’s premier security agencies including the Intelligence Bureau (IB), National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and the Directors General of Police (DGPs) of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh was held today at Moginand, Panchkula. The deliberations centered on evolving terrorist threats, the nexus of organized crime, and strengthening preventive strategies through greater coordination and capacity building.Changing Face of TerrorismNIA Director General Sadanand Date highlighted the constantly shifting nature of terrorism, with the use of digital platforms and new technologies making terror strategies increasingly complex.…

07 Jun

NIA chargesheets Khalistani terrorist Goldy Brar, 4 others in Gurugram bomb attack case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGoldy Brar, Khalistani, NIA, Terrorist

New Delhi, Jun 7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted five accused, including Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Goldy Brar, in the 2024 case relating to bomb attacks at two clubs in Gurugram, officials said on Saturday. The NIA has booked Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar, along with Sachin Taliyan, Ankit, Bhawish and US-based Randeep Singh alias Randeep Malik, under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Arms Act, Explosives Substance Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in its charge sheet filed before a court in Panchkula on Friday, they said. Barring Brar and Malik, all others have been…

01 Jun

NIA Raids 15 Locations Across 8 States in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingNIA, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): In a major crackdown on espionage activities allegedly linked to Pakistan, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive search operations at 15 locations across eight Indian states on Saturday. The raids form part of an ongoing investigation into a spy network operated by Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. The NIA confirmed that the searches were carried out at premises associated with individuals suspected of maintaining links with Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). The locations span multiple states, including Delhi, Maharashtra (Mumbai), Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and West Bengal. During the coordinated raids, NIA teams seized a trove…

23 May

NIA Arrests Key Passport Forger Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi Syndicate in Major Crackdown

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiafake passports, Lawrence Bishnoi, NIA, Rahul Sarkar

New Delhi, May 23, 2025: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Rahul Sarkar, a crucial associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, who played a pivotal role in helping gang members obtain fake passports to escape the country and avoid prosecution.According to the agency, Rahul Sarkar was the key operator of the passport forgery module run by the Bishnoi gang and has been sent to NIA custody by the Special Court at Patiala House, New Delhi. His arrest marks a significant development in the NIA’s broader investigation into organized crime and transnational criminal networks.Rahul is accused of facilitating forged travel…

10 Apr

26/11 Mastermind Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India After Years of Legal Battle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia26/11 Mumbai attacks, extradition, NIA, Tahawwur Rana

New Delhi, April 10, 2025: In a landmark development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has successfully extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key conspirator behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, from the United States. The extradition comes after years of persistent diplomatic and legal efforts by Indian authorities.Rana, who had been held in US judicial custody, had fought his extradition through every available legal channel. His appeals in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and multiple petitions to the US Supreme Court were ultimately rejected, clearing the way for his transfer to India.The District Court for the Central District of California…

02 Apr

NIA Court Denies Bail to Man in ISIS Terror Module Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaISIS module, Mumbai, NIA, terror case

Mumbai, April 2, 2025: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has denied bail to Zubair Noor Mohammad Shaikh, an accused in the Maharashtra ISIS terror module case, citing evidence that he and other co-accused engaged in activities threatening India's integrity, security, and sovereignty.Special court judge B.D. Shelke, in his order on March 29, stated that communication among the accused revealed attempts to provoke Muslim youths to join ISIS and adopt its ideology. The detailed order was made public on Tuesday.The court observed that there was sufficient material on record to establish Shaikh’s complicity in the case. "The evidence prima…

16 Mar

Top LeT Commander Zia-ur-Rehman Killed in Pakistan Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaJammu and Kashmir, Lashkar-e-Taiba, NIA, Poonch-Rajouri, Zia-ur-Rehman

New Delhi, March 16, 2025 – Zia-ur-Rehman, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander wanted for multiple deadly terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, was shot dead by gunmen in Pakistan's Jhelum area on Saturday evening, officials confirmed on Sunday. Rehman’s security guard was also killed in the attack. Key Handler of Major Terror Attacks Rehman, 43, was considered the most trusted handler of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. He was responsible for planning multiple attacks in the Poonch-Rajouri region of Jammu and Kashmir. Investigations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) linked him to the…