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Myanmar National among Accused in Manipur Extortion Case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken a significant step in the case of extortion by banned terror outfits in Manipur by filing a chargesheet against three individuals, including a Myanmar national.
The chargesheet, submitted in the NIA Special Court in Imphal, names three cadres associated with proscribed terrorist organizations such as PREPAK (People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak), UNLF (United National Liberation Front), KCP (Kangleipak Communist Party), and PLA (People's Revolutionary Army).
The accused have been identified as Deepak Sharma alias Khinmaung (38) from Myanmar, Suraj Jasiwal (33) from Manipur, and Shaikhom Bruce Meetei (38) also from Manipur. Deepak Sharma faces additional charges under the Foreigners Act, 1946.
According to the investigation, the accused were involved in raising and collecting funds to support the activities of these terrorist organizations. They resorted to making extortion calls to individuals in Imphal and the Valley areas, providing bank account details of their associates to victims and demanding deposits of extortion money.
The NIA took suo moto cognizance of the case (RC-08/2022/NIA/DLI) on 9th March 2022. While the chargesheet has been filed against these three individuals, the investigation is ongoing to apprehend others involved in the case.
The NIA remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the region and will continue its efforts to dismantle such terror networks and bring those responsible to justice.
The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by extremist groups and the need for a coordinated and resolute approach to combat terrorism and safeguard the peace and well-being of the people in Manipur.
Further updates on the progress of the investigation will be provided as they unfold.