The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has submitted a supplementary chargesheet against six individuals, with three still at large, related to the January 2024 Maoist assault on CRPF camps in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. This development strengthens the investigation into one of the daring attacks by CPI (Maoist) members.
The assault, characterized by precision and heavy weaponry, targeted the newly established Dharmavaram camp and two nearby facilities in Chintawagu and Pamed. Maoist fighters, armed with automatic rifles and Barrel Grenade Launchers (BGLs), wounded twelve CRPF personnel and tried to loot weapons and ammunition, showcasing their intent to bolster their arsenal through violent means.
The chargesheet identifies the three detained suspects as Awalam Bhima, Madkam Nanda, and Madkam Deva alias Ratan. Among the absconders is a member of the CPI (Maoist) Special Zonal Committee, indicating senior leadership involvement in planning the assault.
With this filing, the total accused count in the case has reached 23, following the previous chargesheet involving 17 Maoists in June 2025. Investigators disclosed that the group had created dummy replicas of the target camps for training purposes, conducting reconnaissance missions before the actual attack, as part of a broader scheme to challenge the Indian government.
The NIA, which assumed control of the case on February 9, 2024, is investigating the roles of 21 named suspects and an estimated 250-300 unidentified armed cadres. Authorities stress that this probe is part of a larger strategy to dismantle the Maoist network, disrupt its supply chains, and diminish its operational capabilities in the area. This case serves as a significant test for India’s counter-insurgency efforts, highlighting the persistent threat posed by left-wing extremism.
