National Investigation Agency

The national investigation agency is investigating two recent explosions in Punjab, with teams dispatched to Jalandhar and Amritsar. These incidents, occurring within hours of each other, have raised security concerns and drawn sharp political criticism regarding the state's law and order situation.

Addressing the media after visiting the spot at the Khassa cantonment boundary wall in Amritsar, the DGP said the incident appears to be part of Pakistan's "ISI-design" to create unrest in Punjab.

A massive fire at an under-construction refinery in Jaisalmer, just before Prime Minister Modi's visit, has prompted a high-level investigation. Central security agencies, including the NIA, have intervened, halting the dismantling of certain dome sections to preserve forensic evidence. The probe is exploring all angles, including deliberate ignition, as worker verification intensifies.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded women recruits during a passing-out parade for 60,244 constables, highlighting their strength and discipline. He emphasized rigorous training and the evolution of the UP Police into one of the country's finest forces since 2017, with significant recruitment and infrastructure upgrades.

Eight live bombs were found near a primary school in Habra, causing local panic. Police quickly secured the area. This follows a larger recovery of 79 crude bombs in Bhangar. The Centre has ordered an NIA probe into the Bhangar incident, citing illegal storage of explosives intended to endanger lives and property. Investigations are ongoing in both cases.

Bombay High Court has permitted four individuals accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts to challenge charges under the UAPA and other offenses. The court's decision allows them to contest charges including murder and attempt to murder. This development comes after the framing of 19 charges against them last year, with the NIA investigating the case.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated a "lone wolf" stabbing of two security guards in Thane is being investigated as potential self-radicalisation. The accused, who recently returned from the US, allegedly targeted Hindus in the name of jihad. Investigators are exploring wider networks, with the ATS and NIA involved. Recovered notes suggest a desire to join ISIS.

"The accused all allegedly belonged to Abhinav Bharat. The explosions claimed 31 lives and injured 312. The blasts specifically targeted Muslims. Yet, maybe out of habit, the investigation agencies first arrested nine Muslims, who were eventually acquitted in 2016. In yesterday's order, the High Court criticised the NIA for its botched investigation," Owaisi said in a post on X.

Twin explosions in Punjab's Jalandhar and Amritsar have sparked political debate, with former Union minister Farooq Abdullah downplaying the incidents and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accusing the BJP of fear-mongering. The NIA is assisting in the investigation of the blasts, which caused property damage but no casualties.

national investigation agency and Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad conducted raids in Deoghar. Two individuals were detained for questioning. The operation targeted alleged arms smuggling activities. One suspect hails from Ara, Bihar. Local police provided assistance during the joint operation. Further details are awaited as investigations continue.

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A top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Umer Harris alias “Khargosh,” has reportedly fled India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. The operative, originally from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, married under an assumed identity in Jaipur, which aided his passport application. This revelation highlights significant loopholes in India's verification systems.

An unprecedented security blanket, involving over 2.3 lakh CAPF and 38,000 Bengal police personnel, has been deployed across seven poll-bound districts, including Kolkata, ahead of Wednesday's election. Over 2,300 'trouble mongers' have been arrested, with authorities vowing to ensure free and fair polling through extensive surveillance and rapid response teams.