NIA files charge sheet in 2022 Bengal explosives seizure case
Hindustan TimesKOLKATA: The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday filed a charge sheet in connection with the seizure of electric detonators, ammonium nitrate and gelatin sticks by West Bengal’s special task force in 2022. West Bengal STF officials intercepted a sports utility vehicle in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on June 29, 2022, leading to the seizure of detonators and explosives “The NIA investigation revealed that the explosives and detonators were being supplied to people involved in illegal mining. On June 29, 2022, STF officials intercepted a sports utility vehicle in West Bengal’s Birbhum district. While charges against one of the accused Manoj Kumar was abated after he committed suicide in November 2022, Among those charged under the Indian Penal Code and the Explosive Substances Act are Ashish Keora, Rintu Sk, Mukesh Singh and Mokhtar Khan, a statement by NIA said.Charges against Manoj Kumar abated after he died by suicide in November 2022.