Did NIA Conduct Raids Across Five States in Al-Qaeda Bangladesh Terror Conspiracy Case?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- NIA conducted raids in five states.
- Seized digital devices and documents.
- Investigation linked to Al-Qaeda.
- Four Bangladeshi nationals arrested.
- Focus on dismantling terror networks.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (NationPress) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday executed searches at 10 sites spanning five states in relation to an Al-Qaeda Gujarat terror conspiracy linked to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
The NIA reported conducting operations at locations associated with various suspects and their affiliates in the states of West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana, and Gujarat.
During the searches, several digital devices and incriminating documents were confiscated and are currently being sent for forensic examination,” the NIA stated in its press release.
The case, referenced as RC-19/2023/NIA/DLI (Al-Qaida Gujarat case), was initially registered by the NIA in June 2023 under various provisions of the UA(P) Act, IPC, and the Foreigners Act.
Investigations thus far have uncovered that four Bangladeshi nationals, namely Mohd. Sojibmiyan, Munna Khalid Ansari also known as Munna Khan, Azarul Islam also referred to as Jahangir or Aakash Khan, and Abdul Latif aka Mominul Ansari, illegally crossed into India from Bangladesh utilizing forged Indian identity documents.
“They were found to have connections with the banned Al-Qaida terrorist organization,” the NIA confirmed.
The NIA elaborated that these individuals were involved in financing Al-Qaeda activities in Bangladesh and in the radicalization of youth.
“These men participated in the collection and transfer of funds to Al-Qaida operatives in Bangladesh, while also actively encouraging Muslim youth,” the NIA specified.
On November 10, 2023, the NIA lodged a chargesheet against five accused individuals at the NIA Special Court in Ahmedabad.
The NIA continues its investigation to expose the terror network's cross-border operations and financial routes.
“Ongoing investigations aim to reveal the terror network’s connections, presence, and financial channels within India and beyond,” the agency stated.