Thane, Dec. 12 -- A joint operation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) created high tension in Borivali village near Padgha in Bhiwandi taluka, as multiple houses were raided till late last night.
The agencies launched the action in connection with alleged financial assistance provided for terrorist activities. The operation has been underway since midnight.
The village had been relatively calm after the death of notorious terror accused Saqib Nachan on June 28. However, the sudden arrival of ATS teams triggered panic locally, bringing Borivali into the spotlight once again. Officials confirmed that the raids were part of an ongoing probe into a terrorism-related...