NIA raids ISIS suspect Shahnawaz Alam's Hazaribagh home, seizes gadgets

• NIA raided a house in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, in connection with an alleged ISIS terror network.
• The raid targeted Shahnawaz Alam's residence, seizing a laptop, printer, and other gadgets.
• The operation is part of an investigation into suspected terrorist Shahnawaz Alam, arrested by Delhi Police in October 2023.
• Alam, originally from Hazaribagh, allegedly contacted ISIS handlers after being jailed for robbery/theft, becoming a key figure in the Pune ISIS module.
• The raid was based on information from a previously arrested doctor, with officials suspecting Alam's associates are active in Jharkhand.

Why It Matters: It underscores the persistent threat of ISIS terror networks in India.