Archive · 13 Nov 2025
NIA Raids Multiple States in Gujarat Al-Qaeda Terror Network Probe
India's anti-terror police, the NIA, searched 10 different places in five states like West Bengal and Gujarat.
They are looking into a group that might be connected to Al-Qaeda, an international terrorist organization.
The investigation focuses on people from Bangladesh who are suspected of entering India without permission, using fake papers.
These individuals are believed to be helping Al-Qaeda by sending money and trying to convince young Muslims to join extremist groups.
The NIA took away phones and papers during the searches.
This case was started in June and involves four specific Bangladeshi men who are accused of these activities.
NIA conducted raids at 10 locations across five states: West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana, and Gujarat.
The raids are part of an investigation into an alleged Al-Qaeda-linked terror network operating from Gujarat.
The case involves illegal Bangladeshi immigrants suspected of using forged documents to enter India.
Accused individuals are alleged to have collected and transferred funds to Al-Qaeda operatives and motivated Muslim youth.
Digital devices and incriminating documents were seized during the operation, which is linked to a case registered in June 2023.
- Who
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- What
- Conducted raids across 10 locations in 5 states as part of an investigation into an Al-Qaeda-linked terror network.
- When
- Wednesday (November 12, context suggests 2023)
- Where
- West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana, and Gujarat
- Why
- To investigate illegal Bangladeshi immigrants suspected of using forged documents, funding Al-Qaeda, and radicalizing youth.
NIA Investigation
Allegations Against Individuals
Nature of Accused Individuals
NIA Investigation
NIA alleges that four Bangladeshi nationals illegally entered India using forged documents and are active supporters of Al-Qaeda.
Allegations Against Individuals
The individuals are accused of collecting and transferring funds to Al-Qaeda operatives and motivating Muslim youth towards extremist activities.
Scope of Operation
NIA Investigation
The NIA's raids are part of a nationwide counter-terror operation targeting a terror network operating out of Gujarat.
Allegations Against Individuals
The operation focuses on dismantling the network, its financial routes, and recruitment efforts linked to the banned outfit.
- Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Date of Raids
- Wednesday, November 12 (year implied as 2023)
- Number of Locations Raided
- 10
- States Covered
- West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana, and Gujarat
- Case Origin
- Registered in June 2023 by NIA (RC-19/2023/NIA/DLI)
- Accused Individuals
- Mohd. Sojibmiyan, Munna Khalid Ansari, Azarul Islam, Abdul Latif (all Bangladeshi nationals)
- Alleged Activities
- Illegal entry, using forged documents, funding Al-Qaeda, radicalizing youth
Sources
2023 Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy case: NIA searches in 5 states
NIA raids multiple locations in Tripura’s Unakoti in probe into fake document racket
NIA raids in Gujarat, Bengal, and 3 other states in al-Qaida terror conspiracy case
National Investigation Agency conducts raids in Meghalaya linked to Al-Qaeda Gujarat terror case
