NIA arrests absconding accused in Bihar-Nagaland arms smuggling case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced the arrest of a suspect who had been on the run in connection with an illegal arms transfer from Nagaland to Bihar. The operation, carried out under the agency's anti‑terror and organised crime mandate, resulted in the detention of the accused without incident. Authorities said the individual was identified through intelligence inputs that traced the movement of firearms across state borders. The NIA has not disclosed further details about the seized weapons or the broader network involved. The agency affirmed that investigations will continue to uncover any additional conspirators and to prevent further illicit arms trafficking.