NIA Files Charge Sheet Against Akash Sahu, Brother of Gangster Aman Sahu, for Jharkhand Coal Mine Terror Attack

Key Takeaways

Akash Kumar faces multiple charges in the 2020 Tetariyakhar coal mine attack.
The charge sheet cites his significant role in a criminal conspiracy.
The incident is linked to a broader operation of the Aman Sahu gang.
The gang has connections to various violent crimes in Jharkhand.
Akash Sahu is currently incarcerated for prior criminal activities.

New Delhi, Feb 1 (NationPress) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has submitted a charge sheet against Akash Kumar, the younger sibling of infamous gangster Aman Sahu, concerning the 2020 Tetariyakhar coal mine terror attack in Jharkhand. The charge sheet, lodged under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UA(P) Act), alleges that Akash Sahu played a crucial role in the criminal conspiracy associated with the incident.

Akash Kumar, often referred to as Akash Sahu, hails from Ranchi, Jharkhand, and has been charged under Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 384 (extortion) of the IPC, in addition to Sections 13, 17, 18, 20, 21, and 22 of the UA(P) Act. This charge sheet marks the fifth submission by the NIA in case RC-01/2021/NIA/RNC, which now encompasses 26 accused individuals, according to the agency.

The Tetariyakhar coal mine attack, which took place in December 2020, was part of a broader scheme orchestrated by the terror gang led by Sujit Sinha and Aman Sahu. This attack aimed to extort funds and disrupt operations at the Latehar coal mine in Jharkhand. Investigations have shown that Akash Sahu, currently incarcerated for various criminal activities throughout Jharkhand, was actively involved in the planning and execution of the assault.

The NIA's investigation has disclosed that Akash Sahu was vital in financing the operations of the terror gang. He participated in the collection of extortion funds through diverse channels, laundering money via shell companies and other financial entities, and directing these funds into assets owned by his brother Aman Sahu and additional gang members.

The Aman Sahu gang has been connected to a multitude of violent crimes in Jharkhand, comprising bombings, arson, and assaults on law enforcement personnel. This gang is notorious for its actions aimed at disrupting governmental operations, intimidating local businessmen and contractors for extortion, and sustaining connections with splinter Naxal groups and other terror organizations outside Jharkhand to advance its criminal objectives.