New Delhi [India], August 15 (HBTV): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against five more naxal operatives in the February 2024 Chhattisgarh arms recovery case, identifying them as Over Ground Workers (OGWs) linked to the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit’s Kuyemari Area Committee.

The accused — Anish Khan alias Annu Khan, Anil Kumar Netam, Jaysing Hidko, Raghvueer Jain, and Shailendra Kumar Baghel alias Golu — have been charged under the Indian Penal Code, the Explosives Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

According to the agency, Anish Khan supplied explosive substances later recovered from Aalparas forest, while the other accused provided shelter and logistical support for a planned attack on security forces near Mujalgondi village in Kanker district.

The NIA had earlier, in August 2024, chargesheeted armed naxal cadres Vinod Awalam and Ashu Korsa in the same case.

Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the Maoist network’s supply and support chain.

(ANI)