ED searches 13 locations in alleged terror-funding and illegal infiltration case
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches across five Indian states regarding an alleged terror-funding and illegal infiltration network. The investigation focuses on charitable trusts accused of facilitating the entry of foreign nationals using forged documents.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights national security concerns regarding border integrity and the misuse of charitable funding for illegal activities.
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday (July 16, 2026) conducted searches at 13 locations across five States in connection with an alleged terror-funding and illegal infiltration network.
The case is linked to a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh. The searches were carried out in Delhi , Uttar Pradesh , Haryana , West Bengal , and Maharashtra .
The agency is examining the seized digital devices and documents. Statements of the key persons are also being recorded.
The ATS FIR pertains to an organised syndicate allegedly involved in facilitating the illegal infiltration of Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals into India, arranging forged Indian identity documents such as Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and passports. It also aided their rehabilitation in various parts of the country.
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