NIA raids multiple States in crackdown on banned PFI outfit

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday morning conducted sudden raids at multiple locations in different states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and the national capital region. The NIA raids are underway at the premises of the banned organization Popular Front of India (PFI) in Maharashtra since Wednesday early morning.

A team of NIA officials has reached Abdul Wahid Sheikh’s residence at Mumbai’s Vikhroli area. Sheikh is the acquitted accused of 7/11 Mumbai train blasts. According to reports, he is operating the organization ‘Innocent Network,’ which is suspected to have links with the PFI suspicious activities.

Apart from Abdul Wahid Shaikh’s Vikhroli residence, the NIA team is conducting searches in Bhiwandi, Mumbai and several other districts of Maharashtra. A total of 5 to 7 locations are being reported.