New Delhi, March 17 -- Highlighting that the allegations have a direct bearing on the "national security and interests of India," a Delhi court has granted 11 days' police custody of several Ukrainian nationals and other foreign accused arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), holding that custodial interrogation is necessary at this stage of the investigation.

The court noted that the FIR contains serious allegations that the accused travelled to prohibited areas in Mizoram, illegally crossed into Myanmar, and established links with ethnic armed groups and proscribed insurgent organisations. It also took note of allegations that the accused were involved in supplying weapons, imparting training, and assisting in d...