New Delhi, May 31 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two more individuals in connection with a 2022 case involving the seizure of arms and ammunition linked to a conspiracy by the banned CPI (Maoist) to launch attacks on security forces in Jharkhand.

The agency has charged Ranthu Oraon and Niraj Singh Kherwar, both hailing from Jharkhand, the total number of accused charge sheeted in the case RC-02/2022/NIA/RNC has gone up to 25.

The two have been charged under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Arms Act, the Explosive Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A].

The case stems from a February 2022 joint search operation by local police and Central Re...