National Investigation Agency

NIA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency of India. Established under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, it operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The NIA is tasked with investigating and prosecuting offenses related to terrorism, national security, and other threats affecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country. It has the authority to conduct investigations across India without prior approval from state governments. The agency is headquartered in New Delhi and has branch offices in various cities to ensure nationwide coverage and coordination in counter-terrorism and other national security-related investigations.