The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on October 14, revealed that Left Wing Extremist (LWE) groups, who are active in almost 10 States across the country are getting organised funding to spread terror and create a disturbance, reports The Times of India. The revelation came at the inaugural session of the two-day conference of the Chiefs of Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS) and Special Task Forces (STFs), whereby the Inspector General (IG) of NIA, Alok Mittal said, "The Left Wing Extremist groups are getting organised funding to spread terror and create disturbances in the 10 states where they are present. Investigation of the cases related to these groups have revealed that they also resort to extortion to supplement their income". The NIA official added that the funds so procured by the extremist groups are used to facilitate training and purchase arms and ammunition for their cadres. "Investigations have also revealed that the Naxals invest in lands, construction to safeguard and multiply their money," he added. National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, Minister of State (MoS) Home Affairs, G. Kishan Reddy presided over the conference which was also attended by the Director General (DG), NIA, Y.C. Modi and former Intelligence Bureau (IB) Special Director and present Nagaland Governor R.N. Ravi. The conference was also attended by Chiefs of ATS and STF of the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] affected States of Bihar and Odisha among others.