What is the purpose of NIA?

The NIA can investigate terror cases across the country without having to get permission from the states. The agency investigates terror offences, waging war against the country, offences on nuclear facilities, etc. It came into force after the Parliament passed the National Investigation Agency Act 2008.

Is NIA part of RAW?

Intelligence Bureau (IB) Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) National Investigative Agencies (NIA)

What’s the difference between RAW and IB?

IB and RAW are the intelligence agencies of India. IB, which stands for Intelligence Bureau, is mainly associated with internal intelligence. RAW, which stands for Research and Analysis Wing of India, mainly deals with external intelligence. Of the two, IB is the oldest intelligence agency.

Why was NIA formed?

The founding director-general of NIA was Radha Vinod Raju, who served the agency till 2010. NIA was created mainly to specialize in investigations into innumerable incidents of terrorist attacks and bomb blasts in various parts of the country.

What is NIA government?

National Investigation Agency (NIA) is functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in the country.

What is the mandate of NIA?

NIA (Amendment) Act 2019: It empowers the NIA to probe terror attacks targeting Indians and Indian interests abroad. Investigation can also be conducted in other offenses such as human trafficking; circulation of fake currency; manufacture and sale of prohibited arms; and cyber-terrorism.

What is investigative agency?

Investigative agency means a law enforcement or a city, town, village, county, or state governmental agency or unit with functions relating to protecting health, welfare, safety, or property, including an agency concerned with animal protection, public health, building code enforcement, consumer protection, or insur- …

What is NIA inquiry?

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is India’s counter-terrorist task force. The agency is empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states.