NIA activism to combat fake currency trade in India

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently filed its third supplementary chargesheet in the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) case of Visakhapatnam in which Bangladeshi smugglers were also involved. This type of serious economic crimes are infact a blow to economic sovereignty of the country . That's why the Central Government had empowered NIA to deal with fake currency and bank note cases through NIA amendment act , 2019. Before this it was not under the jurisdiction of NIA.

The NIA was also empowered to deal with this kind of offence through its special courts trial and 2019 amendament allowed central government to designate session courts as special courts of NIA so that it may deal with the offences effectively.

The chargesheet, filed by NIA under Indian Penal Code sections before the special NIA court in Vijayawada, names West Bengal resident Enamul Haque, who was involved in cross-border smuggling and circulation of FICN after procuring them from his associates in Bangladesh.

About NIA :

At present NIA is functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India. NIA Act was enacted on 31-12-08 and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was born.

NIA has registered and investigated 315 cases as on date i.e. 05.02.2020. After submission of charge sheets, 60 cases have been finally or partially decided in trial. Of these, 54 cases have ended in conviction giving NIA an enviable conviction percentage of 90%.

The National Investigation Agency aims to be a thoroughly professional investigative agency matching the best international standards. The NIA aims to set the standards of excellence in counter terrorism and other national security related investigations at the national level by developing into a highly trained, partnership oriented workforce. NIA aims at creating deterrence for existing and potential terrorist groups/individuals. It aims to develop as a storehouse of all terrorist related information.

NIA Mission :

In-depth professional investigation of scheduled offences using the latest scientific methods of investigation and setting up such standards as to ensure that all cases entrusted to the NIA are detected.

Ensuring effective and speedy trial and Developing into a thoroughly professional, result oriented organization, upholding the constitution of India and Laws of the Land giving prime importance to the protection of Human Rights and dignity of the individual.

Developing a professional work force through regular training and exposure to the best practices and procedures.

Displaying scientific temper and progressive spirit while discharging the duties assigned.

Inducting modern methods and latest technology in every sphere of activities of the agency.

Maintaining professional and cordial relations with the governments of States and Union Territories and other law enforcement agencies in compliance of the legal provisions of the NIA Act.

Assist all States and other investigating agencies in investigation of terrorist cases.

Build a data base on all terrorist related information and share the data base available with the States and other agencies.

Study and analyse laws relating to terrorism in other countries and regularly evaluate the adequacy of existing laws in India and propose changes as and when necessary.

To win the confidence of the citizens of India through selfless and fearless endeavours.