Massive crackdown on PFI: NIA, ED raids multiple places; over 100 held across 10 states

The NIA and ED launched a massive nationwide search operation against groups, including PFI, and individuals allegedly supporting terrorists. Over PFI members have also been arrested

PGurus Newsdesk

September 22, 2022

The NIA and ED launched a massive nationwide search operation against groups, including PFI, and individuals allegedly supporting terrorists. Over PFI members have also been arrested

NIA, ED raids widespread entrance of India leaders in big crackdown; 300 officers are involved in raids

In a massive crackdown on the Popular Front of India (PFI), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out nationwide raids against terror funding suspects including the private residence of chairman OMA Salam in Manjeri, Kerala and detained nearly 100 PFI activists for allegedly supporting terrorists, officials said. Raids are also being conducted in Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, among other states, said sources.

According to the NIA officials, in the ‘largest ever investigation till date’, the searches are taking place at the premises of those involved in terror funding, organizing training camps, and radicalizing people to join proscribed organizations. As many as 300 NIA officers are involved in the raids at over 80 locations across the country. According to NIA sources, searches are underway in 10 states and at least 100 cadres of PFI have been detained.

Meanwhile, PFI workers have taken to the streets in protest against the ongoing raids. While the ED is investigating a money laundering case, NIA is questioning PFI leaders in connection with a terror-related case.

In Kerala‘s Thiruvananthapuram, raids are being carried out at the houses of PFI state, and district level leaders including the house of OMA Salam, PFI chairman in Manjeri, Malappuram district, and at PFI offices from midnight.

In Tamil Nadu, NIA searches are underway at the houses of PFI office bearers in Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Ramnad, Dindugal, Theni, and Thenkasi. Searches are also being conducted at the Chennai PFI State Head office at Purasawakkam.

[With Inputs from IANS]

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