NIA Arrests Key Suspect Girish Barua in Assam IED Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Girish Barua, also known as Gautam Baruah, a key suspect in a case involving the planting of IEDs by the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) in Assam. Barua was captured on the outskirts of Bengaluru, where he was hiding.
The case was registered by the NIA in September and involves the placement of explosive devices across Assam by the banned terrorist organization ULFA (I) as part of an armed protest against India’s Independence Day celebrations.
According to the NIA, Barua was part of a group of ULFA (I) operatives that placed IEDs in North Lakhimpur district in Assam under the direction of the top leadership of the outfit. Barua was presented before the Special NIA Court in Bengaluru on September 25, and the court ordered his transit remand and production before the NIA Special Court in Assam, Guwahati. Investigations in the case are ongoing.
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NIA -: NIA stands for National Investigation Agency. It is a special police force in India that investigates serious crimes like terrorism.
Girish Barua -: Girish Barua is a person who is suspected of being involved in planting bombs in Assam. He is also known by another name, Gautam Baruah.
IED -: IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device. It is a type of bomb that is made and used in an unofficial way, often by terrorists.
ULFA-I -: ULFA-I stands for United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent. It is a group in Assam that wants to separate from India and sometimes uses violence to make their point.
Assam -: Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its tea gardens and the Brahmaputra River.
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is a big city in the southern part of India. It is famous for its technology companies and pleasant weather.
Special NIA Court -: A Special NIA Court is a special court that deals with cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency. It handles serious crimes like terrorism.
