The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the principal counterterrorism law enforcement and investigative agency of India. It is under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Responsible for investigating and prosecuting offences affecting the sovereignty, security, and integrity of the country. It was established under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, enacted in the aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. The NIA has nationwide jurisdiction to investigate offences listed in the Act's Schedule, including terrorism, terrorist financing, attacks on India's security, and other specified crimes.