NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, SEPT 28
The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved three new branches for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Imphal, Chennai, and Ranchi, an NIA official said on Monday.
MHA Sanctions 03 New NIA Branches at Imphal, Chennai and Ranchi pic.twitter.com/enkRvNSKSs
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The decision will help in responding quickly to any emergent situation in the concerned states by the premier anti-terror investigation agency, the official said.
It will also strengthen the NIA’s capability in the investigation of terrorism-related cases and other national security-related matters, the official said.
Currently, the NIA has nine branches in Guwahati, Mumbai, Jammu, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Kochi, Lucknow, Raipur, and Chandigarh besides specialised units at the headquarters in New Delhi, the official said.
The decision to open three new branches will help in accomplishing its main vision – to effectively fight terrorism and strengthen the anti-terror response framework.
