NIA Files Chargesheets Against Five Accused in Chhattisgarh for Supporting CPI (Maoist)

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed chargesheets against five individuals for supporting the banned CPI (Maoist) organization in Chhattisgarh. They are accused of providing logistics and leveraging demonetised currency for the group's activities. Additionally, another chargesheet was filed against two others for carrying arms and explosives.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed chargesheets in a special court against five individuals for their alleged involvement in providing logistics and support to the banned terrorist organisation, CPI (Maoist), in Chhattisgarh. The chargesheet, submitted to the NIA Special Court in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, names Vikesh alias Vicky Goyal, Balram Tamo, Sumit Dixit alias Chhotu, Rajesham Pogula, and Mallesh.

The five accused, residents of various parts of Chhattisgarh, face charges under relevant sections of the IPC and the UA(P) Act. Originally, the Geedam police in district Dantewada registered the case in June 2023 following the seizure of Rs. 1,06,335 in cash and several incriminating items from members of CPI (Maoist).

The NIA took over the case (RC-03/2023/NIA-RPR), discovering that the accused were deeply involved in the terror outfit's logistics and handling demonetised currency to further the organisation's anti-national agenda. Investigations revealed that Mallesh held the pivotal role of military commander in chief of platoon no. 16 of the Divisional Committee Member (DVCM) of CPI (Maoist).

Previously, on Saturday, August 3, the NIA filed a chargesheet against two accused in case RC-04/2024/NIA/RPR regarding the arrest of two Maoist cadres from the Kuyemari area committee, who were caught carrying arms and explosives intended for attacks on security forces. The accused, identified as Vinod Awalam and Ashu Korsa, are also members of the CPI (Maoist). The chargesheet for this case was filed before the Special Court in Jagdalpur under various sections of the IPC, the Arms Act, the Explosives Substances Act, and the UA(P) Act.

Both Vinod Awalam and Ashu Korsa are implicated in the conspiracy to launch attacks on security forces, according to NIA investigations.

(With inputs from agencies.)