Online terror radicalisation case: NIA conducts searches across several states; 12 arrested so far
During the operation, investigators seized several digital devices and electronic data storage systems.
During the operation, investigators seized several digital devices and electronic data storage systems.
The matter is related to the apprehension of a radicalised individual named Mohammed Rehmatulla Sharif by the Vijayawada Police on March 22.
The operation was conducted at Kulana village, where NIA personnel arrived in the early hours and examined the premises for several hours.
Speaking with The Statesman, an NIA official said as of now they have not made any fresh arrest in the matter but their extensive investigation was on.
The searches targeted individuals suspected of supporting and funding activities linked to the proscribed terrorist organization.
A case has been registered at Bhupatinagar Police Station under IPC sections 325, 34, 354, 354(b), 427, 448, 509.
Of the 44 locations being raided since this morning, the agency sleuths searched one place in Karnataka, two in Pune, 31 in Thane Rural, nine in Thane city, and one in Bhayander
The anti-terror agency sleuths raided these locations in close coordination with the police forces of Maharashtra and Karnataka
The raids come just two days after NIA booked SFJ founder Pannun over video threat.
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