Archive · 18 Sep 2026
NIA Chargesheets Nine in Vijayawada Online Radicalisation Case
The National Investigation Agency has filed formal charges against nine people in a case from Vijayawada.
The agency says the group supported ISIS, a banned terrorist organisation.
Investigators say the group used social media to spread extremist ideas.
They allegedly tried to persuade young people to join violent activities.
The agency also says the group planned to make explosives and practise using weapons.
The accused allegedly created a private communication app to talk secretly.
Eleven accused people and one child have been arrested so far.
The investigation into other suspects is still continuing.
The National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against nine people in an online radicalisation case in Vijayawada.
The case concerns alleged efforts to support ISIS and establish a caliphate in India through violent jihad.
Investigators said social media platforms, including Instagram, were used to motivate and radicalise young people.
The accused allegedly planned explosives, weapon training and a secure application for secret communications.
Eleven accused people and a child in conflict with the law have been arrested; further investigation continues.
- Who
- The National Investigation Agency charged nine people; the case has 11 arrested accused people and a child in conflict with the law.
- What
- A chargesheet was filed in an alleged online radicalisation and conspiracy case linked to ISIS.
- When
- The original police case was registered on March 23, 2026.
- Where
- The case concerns Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, and is before the Special Court of the National Investigation Agency in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The NIA alleges that the accused supported ISIS, radicalised young people, and prepared for violent terrorist activities aimed at establishing a caliphate in India.
- Chargesheeted
- Nine people
- Arrests
- Eleven accused people and one child in conflict with the law
- Location
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Original FIR
- FIR No. 98/2026, registered on March 23, 2026
- NIA case
- RC-01/2026/NIA/VSKP
- Alleged organisation
- ISIS
- Reported activities
- Online radicalisation, explosives preparation, weapon training and secret communications