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Crime
NIA raids multiple sites in Assam, arrests six suspected of jihadi links
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 12:32 PM
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The National Investigation Agency carried out searches across several locations in Assam and detained six individuals alleged to have connections with extremist groups.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched coordinated searches at multiple sites in the northeastern state of Assam on Monday. The operation, aimed at disrupting potential extremist networks, resulted in the detention of six persons suspected of having links to jihadi groups.
According to official statements, the agency acted on intelligence inputs that indicated the presence of radical elements operating in the region. The suspects were taken into custody for further interrogation and to assess the extent of any planned activities.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the action is part of a broader effort to curb terrorism and maintain security in the state. No injuries were reported, and the NIA has not disclosed the identities or exact locations of the arrests pending ongoing investigations.
According to official statements, the agency acted on intelligence inputs that indicated the presence of radical elements operating in the region. The suspects were taken into custody for further interrogation and to assess the extent of any planned activities.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the action is part of a broader effort to curb terrorism and maintain security in the state. No injuries were reported, and the NIA has not disclosed the identities or exact locations of the arrests pending ongoing investigations.