NIA Arrests Suspected Pakistani Terrorist Sympathizer in India

In the early hours of August 16, 2025, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took a 40-year-old man named Kothwal Noor Mohammad into custody in Dharmavaram, India. Mohammad, who had been living in Dharmavaram for around 15 years, was suspected of having links with terrorist groups in Pakistan.

According to the authorities, the NIA and local police had detected frequent communication between Mohammad and suspected Pakistani terrorist outfits through social media platforms. During the raid on Mohammad's residence, the investigation team reportedly confiscated some incriminating material.

Interestingly, the police also revealed that Mohammad had recently purchased land in Dharmavaram and started constructing a house with luxurious features, raising further suspicions about his activities. The local tea stall owner and the neighborhood described Mohammad as generally mild-mannered, but the sudden property purchase had come under public and police scrutiny.

Simultaneously, the NIA team also took a 35-year-old woman from Tadipatri town into custody, as she was found to be in frequent communication with Mohammad, and the nature of their interaction was deemed suspicious.

The NIA's swift action in Dharmavaram and Tadipatri highlights the ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend individuals with potential links to terrorist organizations, ensuring the safety and security of the region.