NIA Raids 25 Locations in 3 States in Connection With Popular Front of India

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday raided 25 locations in three states in connection with the Popular Front of India (PFI) conspiracy to radicalise and train its cadres and members for carrying out acts of terror and violence.

A NIA official said that searches were conducted at the premises of suspects in Katihar district of Bihar; Dakshina Kannada, and Shimoga districts of Karnataka; and Kasaragod, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram districts of Kerala. “A slew of digital devices, including mobile phones, hard disk, SIM cards, pen-drives, data cards, incriminating documents and materials related to the banned organisation were seized during the raids. Indian currency of the face value of Rs 17,50,100 has also been seized,” said the official. The NIA said that so far 85 locations have been raided during investigation in the case. “Acting on a tip-off, the Bihar police had carried out a raid at the rented premises of one Athar Parvez on July 11, 2022, and had seized incriminating articles related to PFI including a document titled “India 2047 Towards Rule of Islamic India, Internal Document: Not for circulation”. Athar Parvez was arrested along with Md. Jalaluddin Khan, Arman Malick alias Imteyaz Anwer and Nooruddin Zangi alias Advocate Nooruddin,” said the official. (IANS)

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