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Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Time of India
Wayanad KFDC office attack: NIA submits chargesheet against Maoists
Kochi: National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet on Saturday in a case registered in connection with the 2023 attack on Kerala forest development corporation (KFDC) office in Wayanad. The attack was allegedly perpetrated by suspected members of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit. Four Maoist operatives — C P Moidheen, Manoj, Santhosh and Soman— arrested by NIA in coordination with Kerala anti-terrorist squad (ATS) were named as accused in the chargesheet. The final report was submitted before the NIA special court in Kochi. Two other suspects remain at large and the central agency is continuing efforts to nab them. The case pertains to the attack on Sept 28, 2023, when six armed assailants stormed into the KFDC office. The ultras brandished firearms and threatened the office manager under the pretext of discussing grievances faced by employees. The office was then vandalised with an iron rod, damaging equipment and infrastructure. The gang also put up posters on walls and directed the manager to click images of the posters and send them to six mobile numbers, which were reportedly connected to their network. NIA took over the probe in 2024 to investigate a larger conspiracy behind the act and connections to other Maoist activities in the region.
News18
an hour ago
- Politics
- News18
NIA Raids 15 Locations Across 8 States In Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case
Last Updated: Initial findings suggest that the individuals under investigation had acted as financial intermediaries and had direct or indirect connections with operatives working for Pakistan. In a significant counterintelligence operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 15 locations across eight states in connection with an espionage case involving Pakistani intelligence operatives. The raids took place in Delhi, Maharashtra (including Mumbai), Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and West Bengal. The operation targeted people suspected of having links to Pakistan-based intelligence agents. During the searches, NIA teams recovered a range of digital devices, sensitive financial records, and other incriminating evidence. These materials are currently being analysed for information that could further expose a suspected espionage network orchestrated from across the border. Initial findings suggest that the individuals under investigation had acted as financial intermediaries and had direct or indirect connections with operatives working for Pakistani intelligence. These suspects allegedly facilitated the flow of sensitive information in exchange for money, thus posing a threat to national security. The case—registered as RC-12/2025/NIA/DLI—was initiated by the NIA on May 20, following the arrest of an individual accused of leaking classified national security data to Pakistani operatives since 2023. Investigations revealed that the accused had received funds through multiple domestic channels for his involvement in the information leak. The case is being probed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. The NIA has stated that its investigations are ongoing, and more arrests and searches may follow as the agency works to dismantle the espionage network. First Published: May 31, 2025, 23:55 IST
United News of India
an hour ago
- United News of India
NIA raids in 8 states in Pak spy case
Chennai, May 31 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency(NIA) on Saturday launched raids in 15 locations spread over eight States in the country in connection with Pakistan-linked Espionage case. Several incriminating documents and electronic gadgets were seized during the raids. The raids were conducted at the premises of those having alleged links with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana, UP, Chhatisgah, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Assam, according to reports. UNI GV 2330
News18
an hour ago
- News18
CRPF Jawan Spying Case: NIA Summons 2 People, Raids 3 Kolkata Locations
Last Updated: Moti Ram Jat, previously posted with a CRPF battalion in Pahalgam, was transferred to Delhi five days before the April 22 terror attack and allegedly shared secrets with Pakistan The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has summoned two individuals for questioning on Monday in connection with the arrest of CRPF assistant sub-inspector Moti Ram Jat, who was taken into custody in Delhi this week on charges of espionage. The NIA conducted raids at three locations in Kolkata—a shop in Alipore, a travel agency in Mominpur, and a hotel in Topsia—as part of its ongoing investigation. Moti Ram Jat, previously posted with a CRPF battalion in Pahalgam, was transferred to Delhi five days before the April 22 terror attack at the popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir. He is accused of sharing classified national security information with Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) in exchange for money. Sources told News18 that one raid focused on the travel agency's office, where suspicious money transfers may have occurred. Investigators believe three separate transactions might have taken place from this location, one on April 3, 2024. Due to the possible link to terror financing, the agency's owner, Masood Alam, has been summoned for questioning on Monday. Masood has confirmed the summons. Separately, Mohammad Wakil was brought in for questioning from Topsia by the NIA. Sources revealed that documents suspected of being shared with Pakistani operatives via WhatsApp were investigated, and Wakil was interrogated and later released. The NIA is now focusing on uncovering the full network involved in the information exchange with Pakistani handlers as the investigation continues. First Published: May 31, 2025, 23:38 IST
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
CRPF jawan held for spying: NIA raids 15 locations over leaked classified info to Pakistan
Representative image NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday carried out searches at 15 locations spread over 8 states, in a case relating to the alleged sharing of classified information by a CRPF personnel with Pakistani intelligence officers (PIOs). The jawan, Moti Ram Jat, was recently dismissed from service and is currently in NIA's custody. NIA teams on Saturday conducted searches at the premises of suspects linked with PIOs in the states of Delhi, Maharashtra (Mumbai), Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Assam and West Bengal. NIA said its teams have seized several electronic gadgets and sensitive financial documents, along with other incriminating materials. These are being extensively examined for clues to the espionage racket being run by Pakistan-based operatives as part of an anti-India terror conspiracy. As per NIA investigations, the suspects targeted in today's searches had connections with Pakistani operatives and had acted as financial conduits for carrying out espionage activities in India. NIA had registered the relevant case on May 20, 2025, following the arrest of Moti Ram, who had been passing on sensitive information to Pakistan's PIOs since 2023. He allegedly received funds through various conduits in India in lieu of leaking classified information related to national security. The anti-terror agency is continuing with its investigation in the case, registered under sections 61(2), 147, 148 of BNS 2023, sections 3 & 5 of official Secrets Act 1923 and section 18 of UA(P) Act 1967.
