The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches on Thursday at 19 locations across eight states as part of its ongoing probe into an alleged conspiracy by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to radicalise youths and spread terror activities in India.

Several incriminating documents, electronic devices including mobile phones, pen drives, CDs, hard disks etc. were seized during the searches carried out at multiple locations in the states of Assam, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Gujarat. These materials are being scrutinised to establish the extent of the conspiracy and the individuals involved in facilitating the activities of JeM within India.