NIA Arrests Fifth Accused in Naxal Magadh Zone Revival Case

 

 

The supplementary chargesheet was submitted before a special court in Patna on Monday. The development came on the heels of the earlier chargesheets of four other accused in the same case, registered on September 26 last year. The case pertains to attempts made by the proscribed Naxal outfit to regain ground and revive its operations in Bihar's Magadh zone.

 

As per NIA investigations, Chhota Sandeep is also an active member of the banned organisation and is deeply engaged in projecting the organisation's ideology of violence, with the motive to instigate people to join its ranks and file.

 

The central agency further revealed that Sandeep, along with other accused persons, including Rohit Rai, Pramod Yadav, Pramod Mishra, and Anil Yadav, alias Ankush, was also involved in raising funds through the collection of levies from the local brick kiln owners and contractors.

 

The statement revealed that not only was the criminal activity dedicated to the Naxals, but Sandeep possessed criminal records with four cases against him, which were registered in various police stations in Aurangabad and Gaya districts. All this evidence of records made sure that the presenting behaviour was ongoing and conspiratorial and confirmed the charges levelled against him by the NIA.

 

The latest action by the NIA further highlights its relentless pursuit of this case towards justice and an end to the Naxal network. The chargesheets filed by the agency pertain to a larger strategy of the NIA to nip in the bud the possible resurgence of swaying naxalism in Bihar and elsewhere.

 

The efforts of the NIA, joined by support from the local law enforcement agencies, turn out to be of significant help in fighting militias like the Naxals. More details are likely to come to light with the advancement of the investigation, explaining how deep the conspiracy was and the roles of the accused individuals.