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NIA Files Chargesheet Against Five ULFA Rebels Over Assam IED Conspiracy

The chargesheet covers a conspiracy to plant multiple IEDs across Assam and names five accused linked to ULFA (I), the agency said.

  • On October 17, the National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against five individuals, including ULFA Chairman and Commander-in-Chief Paresh Baruah, for planting an IED at Motilal Nehru Road, Panbazar in Guwahati, Assam, on August 15, 2024.
  • Investigators allege a conspiracy to wage war against the Government of India by attempting multiple IED blasts across Assam, intended to strike terror and threaten the nation's unity and integrity.
  • Charges against the group include violations of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the Unlawful Activities Act 1967, and the Explosive Substances Act 1908.
  • Originally registered at the Panbazar Police Station, the case was re-registered by the NIA on February 27, 2025, following initial investigation.
  • Filed before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati, the chargesheet marks a significant step in the terrorism investigation, with further inquiry into the conspiracy ongoing.
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rediff.com broke the news on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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