Archive · 17 Sep 2026
NIA Court Sentences 10 to Death for 2013 Jhiram Attack
In 2013, a large group of Maoists attacked a Congress convoy in a place called Jhiram Valley.
The attack happened in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, before state elections.
Twenty-nine people were killed and about 28 were injured.
Several important Congress leaders and 10 security personnel were among those killed.
A National Investigation Agency court later found 10 people guilty.
The court sentenced all 10 to death.
The case involved laws against unlawful activities, conspiracy and murder.
Other people accused in the case have not yet been captured, according to the report.
A National Investigation Agency court sentenced 10 people to death for the 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack.
The May 25, 2013, ambush in Bastar killed 29 people, including senior Congress leaders and 10 security personnel.
Those killed included Congress leader Nand Kumar Patel, his son Dinesh, former MLA Uday Mudliyar and Mahendra Karma.
The 10 convicts were found guilty under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and provisions of the Indian Penal Code.
Eleven accused were arrested, one died during trial, and at least 28 other accused remain wanted.
- Who
- Ten convicted accused persons were sentenced by a National Investigation Agency court; the victims included Congress leaders and security personnel.
- What
- The court imposed death sentences for involvement in the 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack.
- When
- The attack occurred on May 25, 2013; the 10 accused were convicted on September 5 and sentenced on a Wednesday.
- Where
- The attack occurred in Jhiram Ghati, in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The investigation found that the attack was primarily targeted at Mahendra Karma, who had helped organize the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum militia.
- Attack date
- May 25, 2013
- Location
- Jhiram Ghati, Bastar, Chhattisgarh
- Deaths
- 29 people, including 10 security personnel
- Injuries
- About 28 people
- Sentences
- Death sentences for 10 people
- Charges
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, criminal conspiracy and murder provisions of the Indian Penal Code
- Outstanding accused
- At least 28 accused persons remain wanted