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Crime
NIA Court Sentences 10 Maoists for 2013 Jhiram Ghati Massacre in Chhattisgarh
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:18 PM
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Raipur convicted ten alleged Maoist cadres for their involvement in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati massacre in Chhattisgarh.
The NIA special court in Raipur delivered its judgment on the long‑pending case relating to the Jhiram Ghati massacre that occurred in 2013 in the state of Chhattisgarh. Ten individuals alleged to be members of the Maoist insurgency were found guilty of participation in the attack that resulted in multiple civilian deaths.
The conviction marks a significant milestone in the central government's effort to bring accountability for extremist violence in the region. While the court did not disclose the exact sentences at the time of the ruling, the convicted persons are expected to face stringent penalties under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Legal experts noted that the verdict underscores the effectiveness of the NIA’s investigative framework, which has been handling several high‑profile cases of left‑wing extremism across the country. The ruling also reaffirms the judiciary’s resolve to address crimes that have historically remained unresolved in the mineral‑rich but conflict‑prone districts of Chhattisgarh.
Families of the victims, who have been awaiting justice for more than a decade, welcomed the decision, describing it as a step towards closure. The state government has pledged to provide necessary support to the affected families and to ensure that the convicted individuals are prosecuted without delay.
The conviction marks a significant milestone in the central government's effort to bring accountability for extremist violence in the region. While the court did not disclose the exact sentences at the time of the ruling, the convicted persons are expected to face stringent penalties under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Legal experts noted that the verdict underscores the effectiveness of the NIA’s investigative framework, which has been handling several high‑profile cases of left‑wing extremism across the country. The ruling also reaffirms the judiciary’s resolve to address crimes that have historically remained unresolved in the mineral‑rich but conflict‑prone districts of Chhattisgarh.
Families of the victims, who have been awaiting justice for more than a decade, welcomed the decision, describing it as a step towards closure. The state government has pledged to provide necessary support to the affected families and to ensure that the convicted individuals are prosecuted without delay.