National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a central agency established by the Government of India to counter terrorism in India. Which was formed under the NIA Act, 2008. This agency was established as the central agency to counter terrorism after the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008. Let us tell you that 649 employees work in the National Investigation Agency and this agency comes under the Home Ministry.
What are the powers of NIA?
Talking about the powers of NIA, it can investigate human trafficking, crimes related to fake currency or bank notes, cyber terrorism, crimes related to explosive substances, manufacture or sale of banned weapons. Apart from this, NIA officers also have powers like police officers to investigate such crimes.
NIA also has the power to investigate listed crimes committed abroad, which are subject to international treaties and domestic laws of other countries. Apart from all these things, the Central Government has the authority to give direct instructions to the NIA to investigate the cases of listed crimes occurring in India.
Who works in NIA?
NIA officers are selected from Indian Police Service, Indian Revenue Service, State Police, Income Tax as well as Central Armed Police Forces like CRPF, ITBP, BSF etc. Apart from this, new people are also recruited in NIA through examination. NIA has registered and investigated about 244 cases so far. Out of which 37 cases have been resolved completely or partially. Whereas punishment has been given in 35 cases. This agency provides punishment in 92 percent of the cases.
Apart from this, the work of NIA is also to implement international treaties, agreements, conventions and resolutions of the United Nations, its agencies and treaties of other international organizations.