Amit Malviya said in a statement that he has decided to file criminal and civil proceedings against 'The Wire' and alleged that "they forged documents with a view to malign and tarnish" his reputation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Surajkund, Haryana announced to open branches of National Investigation Agency (NIA) in all states across the country by 2024 as part of the Centre's plan to build an anti-terrorism network.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar -- both having charge of the Home Ministries of their states -- skipped the event.
The two-day event will be held on October 27 and October 28 to provide national perspective to policy formulation on internal security-related matters, in accordance with the 'Panch Pran' announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day speech.
"Home Minister Amit Shah will address the Regional meeting on 'Drug Trafficking and National Security' in Gandhinagar at 5 pm," sources aware of the development told ANI.