"Terrorists will either go to jail or to hell": MoS Home Nityanand Rai in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Union Minister of State (MoS) Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, on Wednesday, sent a strong message to terrorists in the Rajya Sabha, stating that they will either face jail time or meet their demise.
This assertion comes amid the government's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, which has led to a significant 71% decrease in terrorist activities.
Replying during the question hour in Rajya Sabha on the issue of terrorism, MoS Home Nityanand Rai said, "Earlier, the terrorists used to be glorified, they were even given great food. But now, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and its zero tolerance towards terrorism, there have been zero terrorist incidents in the hinterland...Terrorists will either go to jail or hell."
"The Modi government has a policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism. The government is taking all steps to end terrorism. As a result, there has been a 71 per cent decrease in terrorist activities," Rai added.
Since its inception, the NIA has registered 652 cases, charge-sheeted 516 cases, and arrested 4,232 accused, with 625 convictions.
Rai, in a written reply to Rajya Sabha, said that as of 12.03.2025, the NIA had registered 652 cases since its inception, and 516 cases had been charge-sheeted. The NIA has arrested 4232 accused so far, and 625 have been convicted. Out of a total of 157 decided cases, 150 have resulted in convictions.
Rai emphasised that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been instrumental in combating terrorism, with a conviction rate of 95.54% in cases investigated by the agency.
"The conviction rate of NIA investigated cases is 95.54 per cent. NIA has seized/attached a total of 551 (movable and immovable) properties under UA(P) Act, worth 116.27 crore rupees," Rai added.
The minister also highlighted the NIA's expanded reach, which includes 21 branch offices across the country, its headquarters in New Delhi, and zonal offices in Guwahati and Jammu.
Prior to 2019, the NIA had eight branch offices. Since then, the Government has opened 13 branch offices and two zonal offices, out of which nine new branch offices and the two zonal offices have been sanctioned and made functional during the last three years only.
Over the last three years, the government has created 625 new posts in the NIA, including technical experts and senior officers.
"The NIA has a total of 1901 sanctioned posts at present, out of which 625 posts (including one post of ADG, six posts of IG rank officers and 105 posts of technical experts) have been created during the last three years," he added.
Rai's statement underscores the government's commitment to fighting terrorism and ensuring justice for those affected by it. The NIA's impressive conviction rate and expanded capabilities demonstrate its effectiveness in tackling terrorist activities. (ANI)