Archive · 28 Jan 2026
NIA searches in Kerala probe PFI's jihadi activities
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) searched nine places in Kerala to look into the activities of a group called the Popular Front of India (PFI).
The NIA believes that PFI has been planning to create trouble and spread the idea of violent jihad in India.
They want to make India an Islamic country by the year 2047.
The NIA found some digital devices, documents, and other important materials during their searches.
PFI is accused of training young people to use weapons and raising money for violent acts.
The NIA is still investigating this case to stop such activities in the country.
NIA conducted searches in nine locations in Kerala as part of a probe into PFI's alleged jihadi activities.
PFI is accused of conspiring to spread violent jihad and establish Islamic rule in India by 2047.
NIA seized digital devices, documents, and other incriminating materials linked to PFI and its affiliate organizations.
PFI is alleged to have been radicalizing youth, training them in weapons, and raising funds for terror acts.
Investigation is ongoing as part of NIA's efforts to combat jihadi activities in the country.
- Who
- National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Popular Front of India (PFI)
- What
- NIA conducted searches in Kerala to probe PFI's alleged jihadi activities and criminal conspiracy
- When
- January 28, 2024
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To investigate PFI's alleged activities aimed at establishing Islamic rule in India by 2047
- Organization
- Popular Front of India (PFI)
- Agency Conducting Searches
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Location of Searches
- Kerala
- Number of Searches
- 9
- Materials Seized
- Digital devices, documents, and other incriminating materials
- Alleged Aim of PFI
- To establish Islamic rule in India by 2047
- Alleged Activities
- Radicalization of youth, weapons training, and fundraising for terror acts
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
