NIA raids in Kerala: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today morning arrested the Popular Front of India (PFI) in Kerala. Has raided 58 locations linked to. According to information given by a senior NIA official, PFI leaders were trying to start PFI with a different name, action has been taken in this regard.
According to the officials, the NIA raid is going on since 4.30 am. Action has been taken at eight places related to PFA in Ernakulam, Kerala. Raids have been conducted at six places in Thiruvananthapuram. Along with this, NIA raids are going on in many other places.
PFI was considered an organization of radical ideas. This organization has a large area of operation in Kerala, Karnataka. This organization has branches in 24 states of the country. This organization was trying to gain public support in Muslim dominated areas. Maharashtra In 2015 also their work started in the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Solapur etc. Pune Is said to be the main hub of PFI.
PFI banned for five years
In September, the central government banned the Popular Front of India (PFI), an organization accused of involvement in terrorist activities, for five years. The Central Government has issued an ordinance in this regard. The Home Ministry has taken this decision on the recommendation of the investigative agencies. In the last few days, the central investigative agencies had started taking strict action against the PFI. Investigation agencies of various states including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), ED have raided the offices of PFI on 22 September and 27 September. Apart from PFI, the central government has also banned organizations other than PFI.
These organizations have also been banned
Apart from PFI, Rehab India Foundation (RIF), Campus Front of India (CFI), All India Imam Council (AIIC), National Confederation of Human Rights Organization (NCHRO), National Women’s Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation and Rehab Foundation, The Home Ministry has also decided to ban affiliates like Kerala.
