NIA Charges Bihari Paswan to Strengthen CPI (Maoist) in Magadh

The National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against Bihari Paswan, a member of the North Bihar Madhya Zonal Committee of CPI (Maoist), for attempts to revive its presence in Bihar's Magadh zone. Paswan, accused of terrorist activities, allegedly provided logistics and raised funds for the group.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced the filing of a chargesheet against Bihari Paswan, a prominent figure within the banned CPI (Maoist) organization. Accused of attempts to restore and bolster the group’s influence in the Magadh zone of Bihar, Paswan stands charged under the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The chargesheet, submitted to a special court in Patna, identifies Paswan as part of the North Bihar Madhya Zonal Committee, making him the fourth accused in this ongoing investigation. According to the NIA, Paswan was apprehended in August 2024, with evidence suggesting his involvement in creating improvised explosive devices (IEDs) aimed at undermining national security.

Allegations against Paswan extend to collaborating with higher-ranking members like Pramod Mishra, a Polit Bureau member, to expand CPI (Maoist) influence in places like Begusarai-Khagariya. During his arrest, communication devices and incriminating letters were confiscated, linking him to financial operations supporting the group's activities through illicit levies.