NIA Steps Up Probe into Prince Khan’s Network, Investigates Alleged Pakistan Links

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has stepped up its probe into the organised criminal network allegedly linked to absconding Wasseypur-based gangster Prince Khan, with investigators now examining claims of possible foreign connections.

An NIA team reached Dhanbad on Thursday and met senior police officials to gather information about criminal cases involving Prince Khan, his associates and the wider network allegedly operating under his influence.

A key focus of the investigation is the alleged Pakistan connection and claims that members of the network may have links with individuals associated with terrorist organisations. According to sources, investigators are examining information suggesting that Prince Khan came into contact with certain Pakistan-linked individuals while staying abroad. The names of Pakistani woman Fozia Baloch and her brother-in-law Tauqir Baloch have also emerged in connection with the probe.

There are also allegations that through Tauqir Baloch, Prince Khan came into contact with individuals linked to the banned terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed. However, these allegations have not been officially established, and the NIA is investigating the claims to determine whether there is any credible evidence of such links.

The agency is also collecting information on cases registered against Prince Khan in different parts of Jharkhand, besides examining the structure of his alleged criminal network. His suspected associates and operatives in Wasseypur, old contacts and possible financial channels are among the areas being examined.

Dhanbad SSP Prabhat Kumar confirmed that an NIA team had arrived in the district. He said the police were sharing information related to Prince Khan and organised crime allegedly associated with him with the central agency to assist its investigation and enable further action.

The latest development could broaden the scope of the investigation considerably. The central question now is whether Prince Khan’s alleged criminal network is confined to Jharkhand and other parts of India or whether it has links with networks operating outside the country.

If the NIA establishes credible evidence of connections with terrorist organisations or terror-related activities, the case could potentially attract provisions of anti-terror laws in addition to the criminal charges already under investigation. For now, however, the alleged Pakistan and terror links remain subject to investigation.
 

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