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Crime
NIA arrests man in Barpeta, Assam over alleged jihadi connections
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 12:32 PM
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken a man into custody in Barpeta, Assam, on suspicion of having links to extremist jihadi networks.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) detained a resident of Barpeta in Assam on Tuesday, citing alleged connections to jihadi groups operating in the region. Officials said the individual was apprehended after intelligence inputs indicated possible involvement in extremist activities.
According to the NIA, the suspect's links are being probed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and investigators are examining his communications and travel records for further evidence. The agency has not disclosed the man's name or the specific jihadi organization alleged to be involved.
Local police are cooperating with the central agency, and the detainee will be presented before a court within the stipulated legal timeframe. No further details on charges or potential prosecution have been released at this stage.
According to the NIA, the suspect's links are being probed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and investigators are examining his communications and travel records for further evidence. The agency has not disclosed the man's name or the specific jihadi organization alleged to be involved.
Local police are cooperating with the central agency, and the detainee will be presented before a court within the stipulated legal timeframe. No further details on charges or potential prosecution have been released at this stage.