Indian seaports and airports have been put on alert to keep a close watch on 25 Indians, suspected to be affiliated with the Islamic State in Afghanistan, from entering India. These suspected people were identified by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) during its investigation into several IS-inspired modules active in the national capital, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, officials said.
NIA officials said that they were unaware of their present status but probes have found that all of them migrated to Afghanistan and joined ISIS in the Nangarhar province. All 43 airports, seaports, land, and international rail check posts have been kept on high alert that these suspects may try to enter India from a third country.
A senior official, citing the testimony of family members, said that some of them are believed to have died but they are still awaiting confirmation reports from foreign agencies.
A red corner notice (RCN) has been issued against all these suspects. Among them were Abdulla Abdul Rashid and Dr. Ijas Kallukettiya Purayil, who is said to have encouraged around two dozen Indian men and women to join ISIS.
