NIA detains nearly 100 PFI members in a 'largest-ever investigation'

NIA and ED carried out nationwide raids against terror funding suspects and detained nearly 100 PFI activists.

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The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the “largest-ever” investigation process “till date”.

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The NIA said the searches are taking place at the premises of people allegedly involved in terror funding, organising training camps.

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Nearly 100 activists, including the top leaders of the PFI, have been detained so far in the raids which are taking place in 10 states.

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“We strongly protest the fascist regime’s moves to use agencies to silence dissenting voices,” the PFI said.

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