Scope of ISIS Investigation Research Cell in NIA broadened: Govt

Key Points

1. The ISIS Investigation Research Cell (IIRC) in NIA has been renamed as Counter Terrorism Research Cell (CTRC).
2. The renaming and broadening of scope occurred by December 2, 2025.
3. Exclusive divisions like Anti Human Trafficking Division (AHTD) and Anti Cyber Terrorism Division (ACTD) have been created in NIA.
4. A specialised unit called National Terror Data Fusion and Analysis Centre (NTDFAC) has been established in NIA.
5. NIA has a total of 1,901 sanctioned posts.
6. The mandate of NIA has been expanded to investigate offences related to Explosive Substances Act, Human Trafficking, Cyber Terrorism and Arms Act.
7. NIA has established 21 branch offices pan India, with 02 Zonal Offices (Guwahati and Jammu) and Headquarter at Delhi.