National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Vision
The National Investigation Agency aims to be a thoroughly professional investigative agency matching the best international standards.
The NIA aims to set the standards of excellence in counter terrorism and other national security related investigations at the national level by developing into a highly trained, partnership oriented workforce.
NIA aims at creating deterrence for existing and potential terrorist groups/individuals. It aims to develop as a storehouse of all terrorist related information.
Mission
- In-depth professional investigation of scheduled offences using the latest scientific methods of investigation and setting up such standards as to ensure that all cases entrusted to the NIA are detected.
- Ensuring effective and speedy trial.
- Developing into a thoroughly professional, result oriented organization, upholding the constitution of India and Laws of the Land giving prime importance to the protection of Human Rights and dignity of the individual.
- Developing a professional work force through regular training and exposure to the best practices and procedures.
- Displaying scientific temper and progressive spirit while discharging the duties assigned.
- Inducting modern methods and latest technology in every sphere of activities of the agency.
- Maintaining professional and cordial relations with the governments of States and Union Territories and other law enforcement agencies in compliance of the legal provisions of the NIA Act.
- Assist all States and other investigating agencies in investigation of terrorist cases.
- Build a data base on all terrorist related information and share the data base available with the States and other agencies.
- Study and analyse laws relating to terrorism in other countries and regularly evaluate the adequacy of existing laws in India and propose changes as and when necessary.
- To win the confidence of the citizens of India through selfless and fearless endeavours.
History
India a victim of large scale terrorism, sponsored from across the borders. There have been innumerable incidents of terrorist attacks, not only in the militancy and insurgency affected areas and areas affected by Left Wing Extremism, but also in the form of terrorist attacks and bomb blasts, etc., in various parts of the hinterland and major cities, etc.
A large number of such incidents are found to have complex inter-State and international linkages, and possible connection with other activities like the smuggling of arms and drugs, pushing in and circulation of fake Indian currency, infiltration from across the borders, etc.
A need for setting up of an Agency at the Central level was felt; for investigation of offences related to terrorism and certain other Acts, which have national ramifications.
The Government after due consideration and examination of the issues involved, proposed to enact a legislation to make provisions for establishment of a National Investigation Agency in a concurrent jurisdiction framework, with provisions for taking up specific cases under specific Acts for investigation.
Accordingly, the NIA Act was enacted on 31–12–08 and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was born. At present, NIA is functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India.
Organisational Structure
NIA Special Courts
Various Special Courts have been notified by the Govt. of India for trial of the cases arising out of offences committed in various states of the Union.
NIA Website — nia.gov.in
The purpose of the NIA Website is to disseminate the information of public interest online to ensure public awareness about the legal regime and the status of counter terror investigations by the Agency as well as solicit public support and assistance to further its aim of creating an effective deterrence against terrorism.
- To publish information related to cases being investigated by the NIA.
- To educate all the stakeholders and general citizen at large about the legal framework to counter terrorist crimes.
- To publish media reports for quick online dissemination.
- To elicit response as well as information from public to further the efforts in furthering the mission of the organisation.
- To disseminate information relating to fugitives who are a threat to the public security.
List of Banned Terror Organisations
