New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals in connection with an alleged terror conspiracy linked to Iman Mahmudur Kafia (IMK), an offshoot of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). According to the agency, the group was working to expand its network and spread extremist ideology across West Bengal and several northeastern states.
The chargesheet has been submitted before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Investigators allege that the accused were part of a coordinated effort aimed at radicalisation, recruitment and organisational expansion.
The probe reportedly found that the conspiracy extended beyond conventional meetings, with members allegedly using digital platforms, religious gatherings and clandestine interactions to attract new recruits and circulate extremist content. Officials claim the network focused particularly on influencing vulnerable youth while strengthening the organisation’s presence in Assam, Tripura and neighbouring regions.
According to the investigation, senior operatives associated with the banned outfit allegedly encouraged the dissemination of extremist propaganda and promoted allegiance to the group’s leadership. The agency also stated that the accused maintained links through encrypted communication channels and other covert methods to sustain the network’s activities.
Among those named in the chargesheet are two individuals whom investigators describe as key members of the alleged conspiracy. One is accused of coordinating activities in Assam, while another is believed to have supervised organisational work in Tripura.
During the course of the investigation, the NIA said it seized a range of material, including electronic devices, digital records and documents that investigators believe support the allegations outlined in the chargesheet. The agency has indicated that these materials form a significant part of the evidence collected during the probe.
Officials said the investigation remains active, with efforts continuing to identify additional links, examine financial and communication trails, and determine whether the alleged network had a wider operational footprint beyond the states already identified.
The latest chargesheet is part of the NIA’s continuing efforts to investigate cases involving alleged extremist activities and cross-border terror networks. Authorities have reiterated that action against organisations accused of promoting radicalisation and unlawful activities will continue under the provisions of India’s anti-terror laws.
