NIA Gets 45-Day Extension for Red Fort Blast Probe After New Arrests
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been granted a 45-day extension by a Delhi court for its ongoing probe into the 2000 Red Fort terror attack.
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The extension was sought by the NIA citing the need for further investigation following the recent arrests of two individuals, Zamir Ahmed Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat.
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The Red Fort attack, which occurred in December 2000, resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including two Army jawans.
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This development underscores the persistent efforts by Indian agencies to bring all perpetrators of terror acts to justice, even decades after the incident.
- ●NIA received a 45-day extension for the Red Fort blast investigation.
- ●The extension was necessitated by the recent arrests of Zamir Ahmed Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat.
- ●The Red Fort terror attack took place on December 22, 2000.
- ●Three people, including two Indian Army personnel, were killed in the attack.
National Investigation Agency (NIA)
India's central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency, responsible for investigating and prosecuting offenses affecting the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India.
Exam Relevance
GS Paper III - Internal Security; Role of various security agencies and their mandate.
General Awareness - Indian Polity, Current Affairs, Important Organizations.
General Awareness - Current Affairs, National Organizations.
General Awareness - Current Affairs, Indian History (related to events).
General Awareness - Internal Security, Defence and Security Organizations.
Previously Asked (PYQs)
Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only two
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
Answer: A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
Expected Questions
- ★UPSC may ask: 'Discuss the mandate and jurisdiction of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in combating terrorism in India.'
- ★SSC/Banking/Railway may ask: 'When was the NIA established?' or 'In which year did the Red Fort attack occur?'
Topic Frequency
Medium for NIA's role and powers; Low for specific historical terror attacks unless there's a significant new development.
Key Terms
India's federal agency to combat terror.
Terrorist attack on Red Fort in Delhi in December 2000.
Pakistan-based Islamist terrorist organization responsible for the attack.
Must Remember
- •NIA was established in 2008 following the Mumbai terror attacks.
- •The Red Fort attack occurred in 2000.
- •NIA has concurrent jurisdiction with state police forces for scheduled offenses.
Exam Tips
- •Familiarize yourself with the establishment year, mandate, and key functions of major Indian security and intelligence agencies (e.g., NIA, CBI, IB, RAW).
- •Be aware of significant historical terror incidents in India and their aftermath, including the agencies involved in their investigation.