NIA files charge sheet against two in 2023 murder of BJP leader in Chhattisgarh

Shivanand Nag and his father Narayan Prasad Nag were booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)

Updated on: Sep 26, 2025, 18:21:39 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed a supplementary charge sheet against two Maoist operatives in connection with the 2023 murder of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district. They have been arrested, police officers aware , requesting anonymity.

Ratan Dubey, who was the vice-president of the BJP’s Narayanpur unit and the area’s assembly convener, was hacked to death during an election campaign in the market area of Kaushalnar village, three days before the first phase of polling in the state.

The charge sheet was submitted before the special NIA court in Jagdalpur on Thursday. Shivanand Nag and his father Narayan Prasad Nag were booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The agency said in a statement that the duo were actively involved in the criminal conspiracy behind Dubey’s murder and were working as operatives of the outlawed CPI (Maoist). They also had a history of political, business, and personal rivalry with Dubey, the statement added.

The NIA’s probe also established the role of members of the Bayanar Area Committee and Barsoor Area Committee of the East Bastar Division of CPI (Maoist), along with their overground workers, the statement said.

Since taking over the case in February 2024, the NIA has filed one main charge sheet and two supplementary chargesheets. Earlier, the agency chargesheeted accused Dhan Singh Korram in June last year, while two others — Sainuram Korram and Laluram Korram — were arrested and chargesheeted in December 2024.

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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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