Archive · 13 Dec 2025
NIA raids ISIS suspect's house in Jharkhand
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided the house of a man named Shahnawaz Alam in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
They seized a laptop, printer, and other gadgets that might be linked to terrorism.
Shahnawaz was arrested earlier in October 2023 by the Delhi Police for suspected ties to ISIS.
The NIA is investigating his network, which might have connections in Jharkhand.
Shahnawaz was previously jailed in 2019 for robbery and theft.
After his release on bail in December 2020, he is believed to have come into contact with ISIS handlers and became a key figure in the Pune ISIS module case.
The NIA is checking if his associates are still active in Jharkhand.
NIA raided Shahnawaz Alam's house in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, seizing a laptop, printer, and other gadgets.
The raid was based on information from a previously arrested doctor and is part of an investigation into Alam's alleged ISIS links.
Shahnawaz Alam was arrested by Delhi Police in October 2023 for suspected ties to ISIS.
Alam was previously jailed in 2019 for robbery and theft, and after his release in December 2020, he allegedly contacted ISIS handlers.
Investigators suspect that individuals associated with Alam may still be active in Jharkhand.
- Who
- National Investigation Agency (NIA) team
- What
- Raided the house of Shahnawaz Alam in connection with alleged ISIS links
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
- Why
- Based on information provided by a previously arrested doctor and as part of an investigation into the network linked to Shahnawaz Alam
- Location
- Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
- Suspect
- Shahnawaz Alam
- Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Items Seized
- Laptop, printer, and other gadgets
- Previous Arrest
- October 2023 by Delhi Police Special Cell
- Background Check
- Shahnawaz Alam's background being investigated
- Previous Conviction
- Jailed in 2019 for robbery and theft
- Alleged Contact
- ISIS handlers after bail in December 2020
