MHA appoints SPP for NIA case on Sri Lankan drug mafia, LTTE revival
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Security
Why in news
The Ministry of Home Affairs appointed advocate Sindhu Ravishankar as Special Public Prosecutor for an NIA case in Kerala. The case involves a Sri Lankan drug mafia syndicate accused of drug and arms trafficking, and attempting to revive the LTTE in India.
Background
The LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) was a militant organization in Sri Lanka that was defeated in 2009. India has banned the LTTE under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The NIA investigates cases related to terrorism and national security.
Key facts
MHA appointed advocate Sindhu Ravishankar as Special Public Prosecutor for an NIA case in Kerala.
The case involves a Sri Lankan drug mafia syndicate.
Accusations include narcotics trafficking, arms trafficking, and attempts to revive the LTTE.
The trial will be conducted under the NIA's jurisdiction.
The appointment is under the NIA Act, 2008.
Prelims pointers
- NIA: National Investigation Agency, established 2008 under NIA Act.
- LTTE: Banned in India under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
- SPP: Special Public Prosecutor appointed by MHA for NIA cases.
- MHA: Ministry of Home Affairs.
Mains angles
- GS3 Internal Security: Role of NIA in combating terrorism and organized crime.
- GS3: Linkages between drug trafficking and terrorism financing.
- GS2: Government policies for internal security and legal framework for prosecution.