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NIA arrests eight in Assam over JMB-linked terror plot targeting Northeast
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:02 AM
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The National Investigation Agency detained eight individuals in Assam suspected of being part of a Jamat‑ul‑Mujahideen linked terror conspiracy aimed at the Northeast region.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out a coordinated operation in Assam, resulting in the arrest of eight suspects. According to official statements, the detainees are alleged to have been part of a terror conspiracy linked to the banned Jamat‑ul‑Mujahideen (JMB) outfit. The investigation suggests that the plot was intended to target strategic locations across India's Northeast.
Law enforcement officials said the arrests were made after gathering intelligence on the network's activities in the region. The suspects are currently in custody and will be interrogated to uncover further details about the planned attacks and any external support.
The NIA has emphasized that it remains vigilant against extremist threats in the Northeast, a region that has previously faced sporadic insurgent activities. Authorities have not disclosed additional information about the identities of the arrested individuals or the exact nature of the alleged conspiracy.
Law enforcement officials said the arrests were made after gathering intelligence on the network's activities in the region. The suspects are currently in custody and will be interrogated to uncover further details about the planned attacks and any external support.
The NIA has emphasized that it remains vigilant against extremist threats in the Northeast, a region that has previously faced sporadic insurgent activities. Authorities have not disclosed additional information about the identities of the arrested individuals or the exact nature of the alleged conspiracy.