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NIA arrested 81 in cases related to ISIS: Govt tells LS

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

The National Investigation Agency has probed 23 cases related to dreaded terror group ISIS in which 81 people have been arrested and 39 are absconding, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said some of the arrested and absconding accused have either provided or received funds for helping co-accused to go to the areas under the influence of Islamic State (IS).

"The NIA has investigated 23 cases related to ISIS in which 81 people have been arrested and 39 are absconding," he said in reply to a written question.

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First Published: Apr 03 2018 | 2:55 PM IST

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