New Delhi, March 20 – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against six individuals, including three who are still at large, in connection with the January 2024 Maoist attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camps in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
This move further strengthens the ongoing investigation into one of the most audacious attacks carried out by members of the banned CPI (Maoist) organization.
The attack, carried out with precision and heavy firepower, targeted the newly established Dharmavaram camp, along with two adjacent facilities in Chintawagu and Pamed.
Maoist fighters, armed with automatic rifles and locally manufactured Barrel Grenade Launchers (BGLs), injured a dozen CRPF personnel.
They also attempted to steal weapons, ammunition, and personal belongings of the security forces, highlighting the group's intent to strengthen its arsenal through violent raids.
According to the chargesheet, the three arrested individuals are Awalam Bhima, Madkam Nanda, and Madkam Deva, also known as Ratan.
The absconding individuals include a member of the CPI (Maoist) Special Zonal Committee, highlighting the involvement of senior leadership in orchestrating the attack.
All six have been booked under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Indian Penal Code, the Arms Act, and the Explosive Substances Act.
With this supplementary filing, the total number of accused in the case has risen to 23, following the earlier chargesheet against 17 Maoists in June 2025.
Investigators revealed that the outfit had constructed dummy replicas of the target camps to train its cadres, conducting reconnaissance missions before the actual strike. These preparations were part of a broader conspiracy aimed at waging war against the Government of India.
The NIA, which formally took over the case on February 9, 2024, continues to investigate the role of 21 named accused and an estimated 250-300 unidentified armed cadres.
Officials emphasize that the investigation is part of a larger effort to dismantle the Maoist ecosystem, disrupt its supply chains, and weaken its operational capacity in the region.
The case remains a critical test of India's counter-insurgency apparatus, reflecting the persistent challenge posed by left-wing extremism.