Archive · 26 Sep 2025
NIA Chargesheets Man for Terror Outfit Revival in Jharkhand
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged Krishna Yadav for trying to bring back a terror group called PLFI in Jharkhand.
The NIA found that Yadav worked with other PLFI members to strengthen the group, which is banned.
PLFI planned to commit violent acts like murder and arson to scare people, especially business people and contractors, and also raise money by taking money from coal traders, transporters, railway contractors, and businesspeople.
The NIA is still investigating to find others involved.
Yadav is the seventh person charged in this case, with charges under the Indian Penal Code and UAPA.
The NIA registered the case on its own in October 2023.
The NIA charged Krishna Yadav for involvement in reviving the PLFI terrorist group.
Yadav is the seventh person charged in the case.
The case involves conspiracy to revive the banned PLFI in Jharkhand and neighboring states.
PLFI aimed to commit terrorist activities and extort money.
The NIA registered the case in October 2023 and continues investigation.
- Who
- Krishna Yadav, members of the PLFI, and other conspirators.
- What
- Conspiracy to revive and strengthen the PLFI, a banned terrorist group.
- When
- Investigation began in October 2023.
- Where
- Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
- Why
- To wage war against the government, extort, and commit terrorist acts.
- Accused
- Krishna Yadav (alias Krishna Mahto, Sultan)
- Charges
- Sections of Indian Penal Code and UAPA
- Terrorist Group
- People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI)
- Case Registration
- October 2023 (Suo Motu)
- Location
- Jharkhand and neighboring states