<span style="color: #222222;">National Investigation Agency (NIA) will have three more branches in Imphal, Chennai and Ranchi.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Union Home Ministry has sanctioned three new NIA branches.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The opening of new branches  will help in ensuring quick response to any emergent situation in the concerned states by the premier anti-terror investigation agency.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The decision will also strengthen the NIA's capability in the investigation of terrorism-related cases and other national security-related matters.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Currently, the NIA has nine branches besides specialized units at Headquarters, New Delhi.</span><br />