NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals in connection with an alleged terror conspiracy involving an offshoot of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The chargesheet was submitted before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati, Assam, on June 26, 2026, under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. According to the agency, the accused were allegedly working to expand the extremist outfit’s influence in West Bengal and several North-Eastern states, including Assam and Tripura.
Conspiracy Allegedly Focused on Expanding JMB Network
The NIA stated that its investigation revealed the active involvement of the accused in a conspiracy linked to Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), which investigators describe as a manifestation of the banned JMB. The agency alleged that the group sought to spread extremist ideology, recruit vulnerable youth, and establish a stronger organisational network across eastern and northeastern India.
According to investigators, the conspiracy was designed to increase the reach of the banned outfit by encouraging radicalisation and building support for its activities in strategically important regions.
Alleged Role of Senior JMB Leadership
The investigation further claimed that Imam Mahmud Habibullah, identified by the NIA as a senior member of JMB, established IMK to promote the banned organisation’s agenda in India. The chargesheet alleges that IMK functioned as a platform to spread extremist ideology and strengthen the terror outfit’s presence through coordinated activities.
Officials said the organisation allegedly operated with the objective of expanding influence while maintaining links with the larger extremist network.
Secret Meetings and Online Propaganda
According to the NIA, the accused allegedly participated in clandestine meetings, religious indoctrination programmes, and the circulation of extremist literature. The agency also alleged that digital platforms and electronic communication were used to spread anti-India propaganda and encourage allegiance to the leadership of IMK and JMB.
Investigators believe these activities were aimed at recruiting new members, promoting extremist narratives, and extending the network’s operational capabilities.
Key Accused Identified
Among those named in the chargesheet, the NIA identified Nasimuddin as the alleged coordinator of IMK activities in Assam, while Jagir Mia was described as leading the group’s operations in Tripura. Investigators claim both individuals played significant roles in organising and expanding the alleged network in their respective states.
The agency stated that these individuals were instrumental in coordinating activities and maintaining communication within the organisation.
Evidence Collected During Investigation
The NIA said investigators recovered several incriminating documents, electronic devices, and digital records during the course of the investigation. According to the agency, these materials have been included as part of the evidence supporting the charges filed before the court.
Officials added that forensic examination of digital evidence and analysis of communication records contributed significantly to the preparation of the chargesheet.
Case Remains Under Investigation
The case has been registered as RC-01/2026/NIA/GUW, and the NIA confirmed that the investigation is still underway. Authorities are continuing to examine additional evidence, identify possible links with other individuals, and investigate the broader network allegedly connected to the conspiracy.
The agency indicated that further legal action may follow if additional evidence emerges during the ongoing investigation.
Legal Process to Continue
The filing of the chargesheet marks an important stage in the investigation but does not amount to a finding of guilt. The allegations made by the NIA will now be examined by the designated court, where the accused will have the opportunity to defend themselves through the judicial process.
The case highlights the continued efforts of India’s anti-terror agencies to investigate alleged extremist networks, prevent radicalisation, and disrupt organisations accused of attempting to expand their presence within the country. Court proceedings and the ongoing investigation are expected to determine the next course of action in the case.
