Key CPI (Maoist) Leader Charged in AK-47 Case
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Synopsis
The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against CPI (Maoist) leader Pramod Mishra in connection with the recovery of an AK-47 in Bagha. Mishra faces serious charges under the IPC and the Unlawful Activities Act.
Key Takeaways
- Pramod Mishra charged with multiple criminal offenses.
- NIA investigation focused on CPI (Maoist) activities.
- Previous charges against Ram Babu Ram and Ram Babu Paswan.
- Ongoing efforts to uncover further connections.
- The NIA is empowered to investigate terror-related crimes.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (NationPress) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has submitted a supplementary chargesheet concerning the recovery of an AK-47 from CPI (Maoist) cadres in Bairiyakala village, situated under Laukariya Police Station, Bagha.
The chargesheet was presented to the NIA Special Court in Patna, naming Pramod Mishra, a leading figure of the CPI (Maoist), who is also referred to by several aliases such as Sohan Da, Madan Da, Bibi Je, and Baba.
Mishra faces charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 121A (waging war against the nation), along with various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UA(P)A), 1967, including sections 16, 17, 18, 20, 38, 39, and 40.
The NIA took charge of the investigation from Laukariya Police Station, Bagha, on June 23, 2023.
Earlier, in October 2023, the agency had filed charges against two individuals, Ram Babu Ram (alias Rajan) and Ram Babu Paswan (alias Dhiraj), in connection with the same case.
Further investigations revealed that Mishra, a notable member of the banned CPI (Maoist) organization, was instrumental in propagating the group’s ideology and facilitating the acquisition of arms and ammunition for the organization.
Under his leadership, the previously charged individuals, Ram Babu Ram and Ram Babu Paswan, were involved in sourcing funds for CPI (Maoist) to facilitate anti-national operations.
Mishra also played a role in persuading former Maoists to rejoin the Maoist group and actively engaged in organizing activities aimed at instilling fear in the general populace while undermining the unity, integrity, security, and sovereignty of India.
The investigation continues to uncover additional connections and details related to this case.
The NIA is India's dedicated counter-terrorism law enforcement agency, authorized to investigate terror-related offenses across state lines.
It has the jurisdiction to probe cases that pose threats to the nation's sovereignty, security, and integrity.
The agency is also equipped to conduct searches, make seizures and arrests, gather evidence, and maintain a comprehensive database of terrorist organizations and their affiliates.
Established through the enactment of the National Investigation Agency Act in 2008 by Parliament on December 31, 2008, the Act was introduced following the catastrophic 26/11 terror attacks that devastated Mumbai, India's financial hub.
The NIA is headquartered in Delhi and operates branches in numerous Indian cities, including Hyderabad, Guwahati, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, Raipur, Jammu, Chandigarh, Ranchi, Chennai, and Imphal.
