NIA conducts follow-up searches in Amroha

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted follow up searches at five locations in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh in connection with ISIS module case of last month an official said.

On December 26, NIA arrested ten persons, including the group leader who were allegedly planning to launch terror attacks targeting some political personalities, security establishments, as well as crowded places in Delhi and National Capital Region.

During the raids, the police had seized nearly 25 kilos of explosive material used to make bombs, mobile phones, SIM cards, alarm clocks, pistols, laptops and many more electronic gadgets.

Cash amount of Rs 7.5 lakh had also been seized during raids.