NIA Charges CPI (Maoist) Leader for Terror Activities
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) On July 19, 2025 filed a supplementary chargesheet against C.P. Moideen, a senior CPI (Maoist) leader, in a case relating to attempts to wage war against the Indian State.
Key Details of the Case:
C.P. Moideen allegedly operated in the Kerala-Karnataka-Tamil Nadu tri-junction forest areas, a known Maoist zone.
He was responsible for recruiting cadres, spreading Maoist ideology, and directing armed activities of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA).
The case has been filed under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 and relevant IPC sections
The accused allegedly conspired with others to revive Maoist presence in southern states, bypassing surveillance.
The NIA took over the investigation from state police citing national security sensitivity.
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Internal Security Framework
Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) Threat
Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) remains a grave internal security challenge in India.
It involves groups seeking to overthrow the state through armed struggle.
Active zones are in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
Other affected areas include Andhra Pradesh and Telangana southern tri-junction regions.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967
This law enables the banning of unlawful organizations.
It also criminalizes support for terrorist groups.
UAPA provides for longer detention periods.
It includes stringent bail conditions.
It’s frequently used in arrests of Maoists, jihadi elements, and radicalized groups.
People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA)
The PLGA is the armed wing of CPI (Maoist).
It engages in ambushes, landmine attacks, and guerrilla warfare.
The PLGA is recognized as a terrorist group under the UAPA Schedule.
It primarily recruits from tribal communities.
It also draws recruits from forest-dwelling communities
NIA Act – 2008
This Act established the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
The NIA is the nodal counter-terror agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
It empowers NIA to investigate offenses with inter-state ramifications.
It also investigates crimes with international ramifications.
These offenses include terrorism, explosives, fake currency, and organized crime
The NIA has jurisdiction across all states.
It can take over cases from local police without state consent.
Security & Surveillance Gaps in Southern States
Southern states, despite low LWE incidents, remain vulnerable in their tri-junction regions.
This vulnerability is due to challenging terrain.
Low policing presence in remote areas contributes to the risk.
Tribal marginalization also makes these areas susceptible.
It highlights the need for enhanced intelligence coordination.
Coordination is crucial between states and central agencies.
Policy Frameworks in Response
The SAMADHAN Strategy by the MHA is a key response.
SAMADHAN combines various elements: Security, Development, Rights, and Technology.
The strategy emphasizes rehabilitation programs for Maoists.
It includes a surrender policy for cadres.
Infrastructure development in affected areas is a focus.
It also aims for better state-centre coordination in counter-LWE efforts