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NIA Detains Six in Assam Raids Over Suspected Jihadi Links
The National Investigation Agency carried out searches in several places in Assam.
The searches happened in Barpeta Road, Howly and Sorbhog.
Six people were detained in total.
Three of them were identified as Faruk Abdullah, Zakir Hussain and Chandbar Ali.
The agency is investigating possible links to jihadi activities.
It is also looking into suspected networks that may encourage radicalisation.
The agency has conducted similar raids in other parts of Assam and the country.
More information about the allegations has not yet been released.
The National Investigation Agency detained six people in raids across Assam’s Barpeta district.
Searches were conducted in Barpeta Road, Howly and Sorbhog.
Three detainees from Sorbhog were identified as Faruk Abdullah, Zakir Hussain and Chandbar Ali.
Two people were earlier detained in Barpeta Road and one in Howly.
The raids were part of a wider probe into alleged jihadi links and suspected radicalisation networks.
- Who
- The National Investigation Agency detained six people, including Faruk Abdullah, Zakir Hussain and Chandbar Ali.
- What
- The agency conducted raids and detentions over alleged jihadi links and suspected radicalisation networks.
- Where
- Multiple locations in Assam’s Barpeta district, including Barpeta Road, Howly and Sorbhog.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- The raids were part of a wider investigation into suspected jihadi activities and radicalisation networks.
Key facts
- Agency
- National Investigation Agency
- Total detained
- Six people
- District
- Barpeta, Assam
- Search locations
- Barpeta Road, Howly and Sorbhog
- Identified detainees
- Faruk Abdullah, Zakir Hussain and Chandbar Ali
- Investigation focus
- Alleged jihadi links and suspected radicalisation networks
- Operation scope
- Coordinated raids in Assam and other parts of the country
Sources
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