On September 25, Union Ministry for Home Affairs (UMHA) sanctioned three additional branches for National Investigation Agency (NIA) to be located at Imphal (Manipur), Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Ranchi (Jharkhand), reports nia.gov.in. This decision will help in ensuring quick response to any emergent situation in the concerned States by the premier anti-terror investigation agency of the country. It will strengthen NIA’s capability in investigation of terrorism-related cases and other national security related matters. It will also facilitate timely collection of crucial information and evidence related to such offences.