Archive · 26 Sep 2025
NIA Files Charges in 2023 Chhattisgarh BJP Leader Murder
In Chhattisgarh, a BJP leader named Ratan Dubey was killed in November 2023.
The NIA, a special investigation agency, has charged Shivanand Nag and his father for the murder.
They are accused of being connected to a group called CPI (Maoist).
The investigation showed that the accused had a history of rivalry with the victim.
The killing happened during an election campaign and was meant to scare people and disrupt the election.
The NIA is still working on the case and has arrested others involved.
They were charged under laws related to terrorism and criminal activity.
NIA filed chargesheet against Shivanand Nag and Narayan Prasad Nag.
The charges relate to the murder of BJP leader Ratan Dubey.
The murder occurred in November 2023 in Chhattisgarh.
The accused were identified as operatives of CPI (Maoist).
The killing was intended to disrupt elections and intimidate people.
- Who
- NIA, Shivanand Nag and his father Narayan Prasad Nag.
- What
- Filed charges in the 2023 murder case of BJP leader Ratan Dubey.
- When
- November 2023 (murder), Investigation began February 2024.
- Where
- Koushalnar village, Jharaghati area, Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The targeted killing aimed to disrupt the election and terrorize local people.
- Victim
- Ratan Dubey, BJP leader
- Date of Murder
- November 2023
- Location of Murder
- Koushalnar village, Chhattisgarh
- Accused
- Shivanand Nag and Narayan Prasad Nag
- Charges
- Indian Penal Code and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
- Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)