Chhattisgarh SIA files charge sheet against 9 for alleged Maoist links

The charge sheet was submitted on Tuesday before the court of Principal District and Sessions Judge (NIA court) Sirajuddin Qureshi

Published on: Mar 18, 2026, 23:13:03 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, RAIPUR

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The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Chhattisgarh has filed a charge sheet against nine individuals allegedly linked to a Maoist “urban network” in a special court in Bilaspur, a public prosecutor said on Wednesday.

The accused are natives of Bijapur, Narayanpur and other places, public prosecutor Dauram Chandravanshi said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The charge sheet was submitted on Tuesday before the court of Principal District and Sessions Judge (NIA court) Sirajuddin Qureshi.

Public prosecutor Dauram Chandravanshi said nine individuals have been named as accused in the case. The matter is scheduled for a hearing on March 20.

The case originated from a crackdown that began on September 25 last year, when the SIA arrested Jaggu Kursam, a Maoist divisional committee member, and his wife Kamla Kursam, an area committee member, in Raipur. Their interrogation led to the arrest of seven more suspects from various parts of the state, including Korba, Bilaspur, Narayanpur, and Bijapur.

The other accused have been identified as Ram Incham, Pawan (alias Akash/Pushkar), Dhansingh Gavde, Sandev Podiyami, Girdhar Nag, Sukaru Ram, and Shankar Korsa. Most are natives of Bijapur, Narayanpur, and neighboring regions.

According to investigators, the probe was initiated following intelligence inputs that several individuals, posing as urban labourers, were clandestinely passing sensitive information to Maoists using electronic devices.

The investigation revealed that the accused were residing and working in cities on behalf of the banned organisation. They were allegedly involved in propagating Maoist ideology and facilitating logistical support, including food, medical assistance, and transportation.

A first information report (FIR) was registered in this connection in September 2025 at the DD Nagar police station in Raipur. During the investigation and subsequent arrests, the agency seized gold biscuits, cash, laptops, mobile phones, and several pen drives.

Officials stated that the accused have been booked under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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