NIA Raids Transporters Properties in Hazaribagh, Seizes Mobile Phones and Scanner
The NIA conducted raids on two transporters homes in Hazaribagh, seizing mobile phones and a scanner amid ongoing investigations.
Hazaribagh, November 4 (Daily Kiran) : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched a significant operation in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, on Wednesday morning, targeting the residences of two local transporters. The raids lasted approximately seven hours, during which the agency confiscated several mobile phones and a printer-scanner device. However, the NIA has not yet released any official statement regarding the reasons for the operation or the items seized.
The NIA team arrived at the homes of Uday Sahu and Pradeep Kumar Sahu, located on Subhash Barla Lane in Baba Path, around 4 AM. According to Pradeep Kumar Sahu and his wife, officials conducted a thorough search of various rooms and corners of their house.
Family members reported that the search lasted nearly seven hours, during which the officers inquired about the mobile phones and other belongings in the home. They claimed that no suspicious items were found during the investigation. Despite this, the team took several mobile phones and the scanner with them.
The family stated that they were not informed about the basis for the seizure of these items. Both Uday Sahu and Pradeep Kumar Sahu have previously been linked to the katha trade and are involved in transportation work. Following the NIA’s actions, speculation regarding the motives behind the raids has circulated in the local community.
As of now, the agency has not provided any details concerning the reasons for the raids, the scope of the investigation, or potential recoveries. Due to the sensitive nature of the operation, comprehensive information regarding the inquiry remains undisclosed. Clarity regarding the motives and the nature of the case is expected only after the NIA issues an official statement.
