National Investigation Agency (NIA)
• India’s premier counter-terrorism law
enforcement agency
• Established to combat terror-related crimes
affecting national security
Introduction
• • NIA is India’s central counter-terrorism
investigation agency.
• • Operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA).
• • Mandate: Investigate and prosecute
terrorism, national security threats, organized
crime linked to terrorism.
• • Jurisdiction: All states and union territories.
History of NIA
• • Created after the 26/11 Mumbai Terror
Attacks (2008).
• • Need for a specialized central agency
recognized.
• • Parliament passed the NIA Act in December
2008.
• • Came into existence on 31 December 2008.
Objectives of NIA
• • Quick and effective investigation of terror
cases.
• • Uphold sovereignty, security, and integrity of
India.
• • Build strong evidence for successful
prosecution.
• • Coordinate with state police forces and
central agencies.
Jurisdiction & Powers
• • Can take cases across India without state
approval.
• • Covers offenses under:
• - Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
• - Atomic Energy Act
• - Anti-Hijacking Act
• - Weapons of Mass Destruction Act
• • NIA officers have powers at par with state
police.
Structure & Organization
• • Headed by Director General (DG).
• • HQ: New Delhi.
• • Branch Offices: Hyderabad, Guwahati,
Mumbai, Lucknow, Kochi, Kolkata, Jammu,
Raipur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Ranchi,
Bengaluru, Imphal, Bhubaneswar.
• • Divisions: Investigation, Intelligence &
Analysis, Prosecution, Forensics.
Important Cases Handled
• • 26/11 Mumbai Attacks (2008)
• • Pathankot Airbase Attack (2016)
• • Pulwama Terror Attack (2019)
• • Burdwan Blast Case (2014)
• • ISIS & JMB modules
• • Fake currency rackets linked to terror
funding
Achievements
• • Solved high-profile terror cases with
convictions.
• • Dismantled terror funding networks.
• • Increased international cooperation (FBI,
Interpol).
• • Enhanced India’s counter-terrorism
capability.
Challenges Ahead
• • Tackling cyber-terrorism & digital
radicalization.
• • Cross-border terrorism.
• • Need for modern forensic & technological
upgrades.
• • Balancing strong laws with human rights
concerns.
Conclusion
• • NIA safeguards India’s national security.
• • Backbone of India’s counter-terror strategy.
• • Adapting with technology and international
collaboration.
