NIA raids 11 premises in Bihar in fake currency-drug syndicate op

NIA and central agencies raided 11 premises in Madhubani, Bihar, targeting a syndicate linked to counterfeit currency and narcotics smuggling. The sites belong to Hira Mahaseth alias Chachi and her husband Bharat. Mobile internet was suspended during the operation. Hira was arrested September 14; the case was transferred to NIA. Nepal links have been established.