According to the NIA chargesheet filed on Friday, the accused were in possession of prohibited arms, ammunition, and explosives, held conspiracy meetings, and conducted reconnaissance of the camps before carrying out the strikes.
“They created a replica of the target CRPF camp for training and gave motivational speeches to armed cadres to incite rebellion,” the agency said.
The NIA has chargesheeted 17 accused – including 16 absconders – for the January 16, 2024, attacks on CRPF and CoBRA camps in Bijapur district. One accused, identified as Sodi Baman alias Deval, has been arrested. The absconders include two Central Committee Members (CCMs), two Special Zonal/State Committee Members, and other senior cadres of the battalion once headed by Hidma.
The charges have been filed under sections of the IPC, Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Four Naxalites Killed in Madhya Pradesh EncounterIn a major operation in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district, police on Saturday said four armed Naxalites – one male and three females – were killed in an encounter. Their identities are yet to be confirmed. Weapons were recovered from the site, and the operation is still underway, officials said. “This marks the highest number of Naxalites killed in a single year in MP,” said DGP Kailash Makwana.
- For more: Elrisala website and for social networking, you can follow us on Facebook
- Source of information and images “economictimes.indiatimes”“
