New Delhi, June 26 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals in connection with an alleged terror conspiracy involving efforts to propagate extremist ideology across West Bengal and parts of northeastern India, officials confirmed on June 26.
According to investigators, the case is linked to a splinter group of the banned Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), operating through an organisation identified as Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK). The agency stated that the accused were part of a coordinated network aimed at strengthening the outfit’s ideological presence within Indian territory.
The chargesheet was submitted before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation into cross-border radicalisation activities.
Officials said the probe revealed that the accused were actively engaged in promoting the agenda of the Bangladesh-based extremist organisation through structured and covert operations. These included attempts to influence vulnerable individuals, particularly youth, by spreading radical narratives and extremist beliefs.
Investigators further alleged that the network sought to expand its footprint in India through organised methods such as secret meetings, ideological training sessions, circulation of propaganda material, and coordinated online activity designed to amplify anti-state messaging.
The agency’s findings suggest that the IMK was established as an operational extension of the banned JMB by senior members of the group, with the objective of sustaining its ideological reach despite restrictions and counter terror measures.
Two individuals have been identified as key operatives in the alleged network. One, Nasimuddin, is believed to have played a leading role in coordinating activities in Assam, while another accused, Jagir Mia, is alleged to have overseen operations in Tripura.
The NIA also reported that digital evidence, electronic devices, and documents recovered during the investigation played a crucial role in establishing links between the accused and the alleged conspiracy network.
Authorities stated that the accused were involved in promoting loyalty to the leadership of the banned organisation and working to strengthen its influence through structured indoctrination efforts.
The agency continues to examine additional leads as part of its broader investigation into suspected attempts to build and sustain extremist networks in sensitive regions of eastern and northeastern India.
Officials reiterated that the case highlights ongoing concerns regarding cross-border radicalisation efforts and the use of digital platforms for spreading extremist ideology, while further legal proceedings are expected in the special court hearing the matter.