Guwahati: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at 19 locations across five states, including Assam, as part of its ongoing investigation into a case linked to the radicalization of individuals associated with the proscribed terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed.
The NIA on Thursday morning launched searches at 19 locations across Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
The raids are aimed at disrupting the spread of terrorist propaganda and countering extremist recruitment activities.
According to sources, the NIA is investigating how the suspects radicalised the youth and inducted them into the JeM-inspired Jamaat outfit.
The recent operation follows significant developments in October when the anti-terror agency arrested Sheikh Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi, also known as Ayubi, after searching 26 locations in Assam, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.
The accused was arrested on account of his incriminatory role in the conspiracy case (RC-13/2024/NIA/DLI).
During those searches, the NIA seized criminal documents, electronic devices and criminal materials related to JeM activities. Several other suspects were also rounded up for questioning.
The fresh searches conducted this morning were based on information obtained during the interrogation of Ayubi and an examination of the seized items.
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The suspects targeted today were involved in radicalising individuals, spreading extremist ideology and inciting youth to carry out violent terrorist attacks across India, the NIA said.
