There was intelligence inputs regarding probable use of proceeds from the gold smuggling for the anti-national and terrorism activities, it said, adding the detention of all accused in judicial custody up to 180 days was absolutely necessary to carry forward the investigation in the case.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/nia-suspects-d-company-link-to-kerala-gold-smuggling-case/articleshow/78666968.cms