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NIA Takes Over IS Radicalisation Probe in Shivamogga After Karnataka Police Invoke UAPA
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 09:41 AM
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The National Investigation Agency has assumed control of the Islamic State radicalisation investigation in Shivamogga, Karnataka, following the state police’s invocation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into alleged Islamic State (IS) radicalisation activities in Shivamogga, a district in Karnataka. The move comes after the state police invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to address the suspected extremist network.
Karnataka police officials invoked UAPA as a legal tool to curb the spread of extremist ideology and to facilitate the arrest of individuals suspected of supporting IS. The decision to involve the central investigative agency underscores the seriousness of the case and the need for specialized resources.
With the NIA now leading the investigation, coordination with local law‑enforcement agencies is expected to intensify. Authorities will continue to gather evidence, interrogate suspects and trace any financial or logistical links to the broader IS network.
The takeover signals a heightened focus on counter‑terrorism efforts in the state, reflecting broader national concerns over radicalisation and the use of extremist propaganda.
Karnataka police officials invoked UAPA as a legal tool to curb the spread of extremist ideology and to facilitate the arrest of individuals suspected of supporting IS. The decision to involve the central investigative agency underscores the seriousness of the case and the need for specialized resources.
With the NIA now leading the investigation, coordination with local law‑enforcement agencies is expected to intensify. Authorities will continue to gather evidence, interrogate suspects and trace any financial or logistical links to the broader IS network.
The takeover signals a heightened focus on counter‑terrorism efforts in the state, reflecting broader national concerns over radicalisation and the use of extremist propaganda.