Chhattisgarh SIA Chargesheets Nine in Maoist Urban Network Case
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Chhattisgarh has formally filed a chargesheet against nine individuals in a special court, accusing them of operating a clandestine Maoist urban support network. This network allegedly functioned from residential areas in Raipur, serving as a critical conduit for transmitting sensitive information and logistical supplies to Maoist cadres active in the state's forested regions.
Chargesheet Submitted in Special NIA Court
The detailed chargesheet was presented before the special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court presided over by Principal District and Sessions Judge Sirajuddin Qureshi in Bilaspur on Tuesday. This legal action stems from a case originally registered last year. The court has scheduled the matter for a hearing on March 20, marking the next step in the judicial process.
Modus Operandi of the Urban Network
According to the prosecution, the network meticulously placed its operatives in urban centers under the guise of daily-wage laborers. These individuals resided in rented accommodations across Raipur and other towns to evade suspicion, while secretly performing roles as couriers, facilitators, and urban links for the banned Maoist organization. Their primary function was to bridge the gap between urban resources and the insurgent groups in remote areas.
Key Accused and Initial Arrests
The case centers on Jaggu Kursam, also known as Ravi and Ramesh, who is identified as a divisional committee member of the Maoists, and his wife Kamla Kursam, an area committee member. The couple was arrested from Raipur in September 2025 after technical surveillance and call interception revealed their presence in the state capital and their communications with the Bastar region. Following developed leads, they were apprehended from a house in Raipur's Changorabhatha area.
During the subsequent search operation, investigators recovered significant evidence, including a 10-tola gold biscuit, Rs 1.14 lakh in cash, two touchscreen mobile phones, and other materials. The interrogation of Jaggu and Kamla Kursam provided crucial information that led to the arrest of seven additional accused from various locations across Chhattisgarh, including Korba, Bilaspur, Narayanpur, and Bijapur.
Full List of Accused
The other individuals named in the chargesheet are Ram Incham, Pawan alias Akash alias Pushkar Maurya, Dhansingh Gavde, Sandev Podiyami, Girdhar Nag, Sukaru Ram, and Shankar Korsa. The SIA alleges that Pawan, an active member of the organization, lived in Raipur's Changorabhatha area posing as a laborer in a rented house to conceal his true role. Investigators claim he also arranged shelter there for Jaggu and Kamla Kursam, effectively transforming the premises into a key urban operational base for the network.
Communication and Coordination Methods
The chargesheet details that the accused utilized pen drives, sealed letters, and coded language to exchange information securely. Alleged meetings were held in multiple locations including Raipur, Simga, Navapara-Rajim, and Bilaspur, where instructions were disseminated and operational coordination was managed. The agency asserts that, acting on directives from senior Maoist leaders, network members transported intelligence inputs and explosive-related materials into urban centers and returned with essential supplies for cadres operating in the interior regions.
Case Background and Legal Framework
The case was initially registered at the DD Nagar police station in Raipur on September 23, 2025. Due to the sensitivity and complexity of the matter, the investigation was subsequently transferred to the SIA by the police headquarters. The accused have been charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and stringent sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, encompassing allegations related to funding, support, and active participation in unlawful activities associated with the banned organization.
