NIA arrests 14 suspects from Chennai for planning terror attacks in India

Jul 16, 2019, 8:03 PM IST

Chennai: The National Investigation Agency busted a gang that allegedly conspired, collected funds and prepared to carry out terror attacks in India with the intention of establishing Islamic rule.

The NIA conducted searches in Chennai and Nagapattinam district, after a tip off that the group was planning out attacks.

The accused who hail from the UAE were produced before a special court in Chennai.

The accused have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including criminal conspiracy, waging or attempting to wage war against India, and terror charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.