NEW DELHI — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has given its nod to the Jammu and Kashmir government for a cable car project in Baisaran in the tourist resort of Pahalgam, the site of the April 22 terror attack, officials said on Sunday. The Jammu and Kashmir government had sought approval from the NIA, which […]
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NIA objects to ‘India and J&K separate entities’ stand; Opposes Shabir Shah’s bail plea in Supreme Court
NEW DELHI — The National Investigation Agency, while opposing the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case in Supreme Court on Friday, strongly objected to the stand that India and Jammu and Kashmir are separate entities. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the NIA, took umbrage at the […]
Supreme Court seeks NIA response on Shabir Shah’s bail plea in terror funding case
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court order denying him bail in a terror funding case. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, however, refused to grant him interim bail. Senior […]
NIA asks people to share with it photos, videos related to Pahalgam attack
NEW DELHI — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday appealed to all tourists, visitors and local people who might have any more information, photographs or videos relating to the Pahalgam terror attack to immediately contact it. The probe agency has already taken possession of a sizable number of photographs and videos showing various aspects […]
NIA registers case to probe Pahalgam attack, intensifies search for evidence
NEW DELHI — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally taken over the Pahalgam terrorist attack case, intensifying its search for evidence and questioning eyewitnesses to unravel the terror conspiracy, officials said on Sunday. They said the anti-terror agency registered a case in Jammu on Sunday following orders from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs […]
NIA files chargesheet against three accused in J&K terror conspiracy case
NEW DELHI — The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against three accused, including a Pakistani handler, in a terror conspiracy case involving seizure of arms and ammunition in the Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir. The chargesheet filed before a special NIA court in Jammu has named Abdul Aziz, Munawar Hussain and […]
NIA raids 12 locations in Jammu linked to terrorist sympathisers, OGWs
NEW DELHI — The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday conducted searches at 12 locations across Jammu, including premises of terrorist sympathisers, as part of its probe into infiltration by terrorists from across the border. Among the premises which were raided include the homes of overground workers (OGWs) linked to the newly-formed offshoots and affiliates of […]
Delhi High Court seeks NIA’s stand on releasing Engineer Rashid on interim bail
NEW DELHI — The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a plea filed by Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid seeking interim bail to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Engineer Rashid, who won the Lok Sabha election from J&K’s Baramulla constituency by defeating National Conference (NC) Vice […]
NIA opposes interim bail plea of jailed MP Engineer Rashid in High Court
NEW DELHI — The NIA on Monday opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea by jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid for interim bail in a terror-funding case to attend Parliament. In its response to Engineer’s plea before Justice Vikas Mahajn, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said it was a classic case of […]
High Court seeks NIA’s stand on Engineer Rashid’s plea for bail in terror-funding case
NEW DELHI — The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the NIA on Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer’s plea on the issue of granting him bail in a terror-funding case. Justice Vikas Mahajan asked the agency to file its response and listed the matter for further hearing on January 30. Senior […]
