NIA launches raids in Assam, West Bengal and Kerala in cross‑border terror plot probe

New Delhi – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated simultaneous search operations in the northeastern state of Assam, the eastern state of West Bengal and the southern state of Kerala. The raids are linked to an ongoing investigation into a alleged cross‑border terror conspiracy that authorities say involves coordination with elements outside India.

According to official statements, the agency deployed teams of investigators and forensic experts to multiple locations in each state, targeting suspected hideouts, communication hubs and financial channels. The objective is to gather evidence that could reveal the network’s structure and any foreign support.

While details of the alleged plot remain classified, senior NIA officials indicated that the operation is part of a broader effort to pre‑empt terrorist activities that could threaten national security. The agency has asked local police to cooperate fully and has assured the public that the searches are being conducted within the bounds of the law.

No arrests have been reported so far, and the investigation is expected to continue over the coming days as more intelligence is processed.