NIA initiates first overseas investigation; to probe Kabul Gurudwara terror attack

On Wednesday, National Investigation ncy (NIA) registered its first-ever case pertaining to a terror attack that happened outside India.  NIA has anunced a probe into  March 25 terrorist attack on a Gurudwara in Kabul, Afghanistan. Sections 120B and 125 along with Sections 16, 18, 20 and 38 of UAPA under provisions of NIA Act have been invoked.

preliminary investigation indicates involvement of an individual named Muhsin hailing from Kasargod in Kerala and ors who are a part of Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). Three Indians- S Tian Singh, S Dewan Singh & S Shankar Singh were among those killed in brutal attack. National Investigation ncy (Amendment) Act, 2019 empowers Centre to direct NIA to file a case even if offence has taken place outside India. 

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terror attack on Kabul Gurudwara

In one of deadliest attacks against Sikh community in Afghanistan, heavily armed terrorists including a suicide bomber stormed into a prominent Gurudwara killing 25 people and injuring at least 8 ors. Many worshippers were held host for several hours even as security forces initiated rescue operation. One of deceased included a small child.

Immediately, terror organization ISKP claimed responsibility for attack. Strongly condemning incident, Ministry of External Affairs observed that such a cowardly attack reflected “diabolical mindset” of  perpetrators and ir backers. On Monday, mortal remains of three deceased Indians were brought back to India by a special flight.  

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