NIA Obtains Islamic State ''Kill-List'' Targeting IT Engineers, Nearly 70 From Mumbai

The National Investigation Agency has obtained what it calls a “kill list” prepared by handlers of the Islamic State targeting “ethical hackers, software managers” — computer professionals, some of whom are said to have helped security agencies track down ISIS members and potential recruits. The list has names from across the world and details of over 150 such professionals across Maharashtra, nearly 70 from Mumbai. While security agencies are analysing the list and have even contacted some of those named, they also suspect it could be a “red herring” floated by the outfit to divert attention of investigators from the “real targets.”