New Delhi, February 1 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted Shankar Yadav, a close associate of incarcerated gangster Aman Sahu, in connection with a firing, extortion, and arson case at the Tetariyakhad coal mine in Jharkhand’s Latehar district.
Yadav, a resident of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, has been charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and the Arms Act, according to the charge sheet filed before the special NIA court in Ranchi.
NIA Charges Aman Sahu’s Brother in Terror Case
In a significant development, the NIA has also charge-sheeted Akash Kumar, the younger brother of Aman Sahu, in the Jharkhand Tetariyakhad coal mine terror attack case.
The attack, which occurred in December 2020, was part of a criminal conspiracy orchestrated by members of the Sujit Sinha-Aman Sahu terror gang. The gang's objective was to extort money and disrupt coal mining operations in Latehar, Jharkhand, according to an official statement issued by the NIA on Saturday.
Criminal Conspiracy and Financial Network
The case was initially registered by the Balumath police in Latehar in December 2020 and was later taken over by the NIA in March 2021. Shankar Yadav, the 25th accused in the case, played a critical role in financial operations, the agency revealed.
Investigations found that Yadav was instrumental in managing extortion funds through shell companies, facilitating illegal financial transactions for Aman Sahu's gang. A raid conducted at his premises in February 2024 led to the seizure of ₹1.3 crore in cash.
Extortion, Attacks, and Naxal Links
The NIA probe has further revealed that the Aman Sahu gang has been involved in multiple high-profile crimes in Jharkhand, including:
- Firing on police officers and jail staff
- Extorting businessmen and contractors
- Disrupting mining operations through violence
Additionally, the gang has reportedly established ties with splinter Naxalite factions and other organized criminal groups beyond Jharkhand, further intensifying its criminal activities, the NIA stated.
The charge sheet marks a significant step in the ongoing crackdown on organized crime in Jharkhand’s coal belt. The investigation continues, with the NIA aiming to dismantle the financial and operational networks of the Sahu-Sinha gang.
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