Archive · 1 Oct 2025
NIA Files Supplementary Chargesheet in Chhattisgarh Naxal Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a new chargesheet against four people in Chhattisgarh.
They're accused of helping the banned CPI (Maoist) group.
Three of the accused were part of an organization called Moolwasi Bachao Manch (MBM), which was banned last year.
The NIA says these individuals collected and sent money to the Maoists.
This money was allegedly used for protests and to disrupt government activities.
The case started with a police action in May 2023 where funds were seized.
The investigation is still ongoing.
NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet against four individuals.
Three accused were office bearers of Moolwasi Bachao Manch (MBM).
MBM is alleged to be a front organization for CPI (Maoist).
Accused are charged with collecting, storing, and disbursing funds for Maoists.
Case originated from Bijapur police action in 2023.
- Who
- NIA, Sunita Potam, Shankar Muchaki, Dashrath Modiyam, Mallesh Kunjam
- What
- Supplementary chargesheet filed in Chhattisgarh for promoting CPI (Maoist) activities.
- When
- Chargesheet filed recently; Case originated in May 2023.
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- Accused of collecting, storing, and disbursing funds for Maoists.
Views Against
Views in Favor
Legality of MBM
Views Against
The NIA's claim that MBM is a front is being debated.
Views in Favor
The state government banned MBM due to its alleged links to the Maoists.
- Accused in Supplementary Chargesheet
- Sunita Potam, Shankar Muchaki, Dashrath Modiyam, Mallesh Kunjam
- Charge
- Promoting terror activities of CPI (Maoist)
- Organization
- Moolwasi Bachao Manch (MBM)
- MBM Status
- Banned in October 2023
- Funds Seized (May 2023)
- Rs 6 lakh
- Accused Arrested
- 6
- Accused Charge-sheeted
- 7
