NIA to investigate 'larger conspiracy' behind mid-air attack on pilot Smit Machchhar

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken up the case of mid-air attack on IAF pilot Smit Machchhar to investigate a 'larger conspiracy' behind the incident. The agency will examine whether the assault was part of a broader criminal or anti-national plot rather than an isolated incident.

Pilot Machchhar was attacked during an aerial operation, raising concerns about the security of military personnel and the circumstances surrounding the assault. The NIA's involvement signals the seriousness with which authorities are treating the matter and their suspicion of a coordinated effort.

The investigation will aim to establish connections, identify potential accomplices, and determine the motive behind the attack on the military pilot.