The Compromised Call: How A Third-Party Mobile Phone Led The NIA Straight To E TMC MLA Saokat Molla | Exclusive

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• The Compromised Call: How A Third-Party Mobile Phone Led The NIA Straight To E TMC MLA Saokat Molla | Exclusive Reported By, Last Updated: June 06, 2026, 03:14 IST Officials successfully intercepted and apprehended the suspect while he was allegedly attempting to re-enter Kolkata Using the technical breakthrough from the compromised mobile channel, the NIA systematically tracked Saokat's real-time movements as he attempted to shift locations.
• File pic/PTI In a swift and coordinated counter-terror operation, investigators from the Investigation Agency (NIA) have apprehended Saokat Molla near Kolkata following a botched cross-border escape attempt.
• Acting on precise intelligence, central agencies tracked the suspect through a compromised communication channel, bringing an end to a high-stakes pursuit that involved multi-agency coordination along the international border.
• The Intercepted Border Escape The operation commenced on Thursday when the NIA received concrete intelligence indicating that Saokat, accompanied by an unidentified associate, was actively attempting to cross...