Archive · 30 Jul 2026
West Bengal Designates NIA Police Station for Statewide Investigations
The West Bengal government said that a special police station run by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will be the main place to investigate serious crimes in the state.
This station is in New Town, a part of North 24 Parganas district.
The state cabinet approved the move.
The NIA station will look into crimes that threaten the country’s safety, like terrorism.
This is the first time West Bengal has an NIA police station.
The decision helps the state handle big security cases better.
It shows the government is serious about keeping people safe.
The new station will work with other police forces to solve tough cases.
The announcement was made on July 30, 2024.
It is a big step for law enforcement in West Bengal.
West Bengal government notified the National Investigation Agency Police Station as the state's designated police station for investigating scheduled offences.
The NIA police station is located in New Town, North 24 Parganas district.
The decision was approved by the state cabinet.
The station will handle cases involving sovereignty, security threats, and terrorist acts.
The notification marks the establishment of an NIA police station in West Bengal.
- Who
- West Bengal government
- What
- Notified the National Investigation Agency Police Station as the designated station for the state
- When
- July 30, 2024
- Where
- New Town, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Why
- To investigate scheduled offences such as sovereignty and security threats and terrorist acts
- State
- West Bengal
- Police Station
- NIA Police Station
- Location
- New Town, North 24 Parganas district
- Purpose
- Investigate scheduled offences, sovereignty, security threats, terrorist acts
- Approval
- Cabinet decision