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NIA Raids 10 Sites in Five States in Gujarat Al‑Qaeda Probe

The operation advances a 2023 NIA case into alleged Al‑Qaeda links involving illegal entry by Bangladeshi nationals.

Overview

  • NIA teams searched premises on November 12 at 10 locations across West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana and Gujarat.
  • Investigators seized several digital devices and documents that have been sent for forensic analysis, according to the agency.
  • The case centers on four Bangladeshi nationals who allegedly entered India using forged Indian identity documents and maintained links to the proscribed group.
  • The NIA says the suspects were involved in collecting and transferring funds to operatives in Bangladesh while also motivating youth.
  • The probe was registered in June 2023 under the UAPA, IPC and the Foreigners Act, with a chargesheet filed on November 10, 2023, and the investigation continuing to map network and financial linkages.