NIA Files Charges Against Lalngaihawma for Illegal Arms Trafficking Linked to Myanmar Insurgents
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against Lalngaihawma in a Pan-India illegal arms and ammunition trafficking case. The charges were filed before the NIA Special Court in New Delhi under various sections of the IPC, Arms Act, Explosive Substance Act, and UA(P) Act.
Lalngaihawma is accused of being actively involved in a network operating in the North-East region and other parts of India. The case, registered on December 26, 2023, revealed that some Mizoram-based entities were engaged in illegal trafficking of arms, ammunition, and explosives.
Investigations showed that Lalngaihawma had strong connections with Myanmar-based insurgent groups. He received arms, ammunition, and explosives from them to supply to various insurgent and criminal groups. He also received significant funds through various channels, including his Myanmar-based associates.
The NIA found that Lalngaihawma had established a nexus with licensed arms dealers to pilfer non-prohibited bore weapons and ammunition, as well as traffic prohibited bore weapons.
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NIA -: NIA stands for National Investigation Agency. It is a government agency in India that investigates serious crimes like terrorism and illegal activities.
Charges -: Charges mean official accusations made by the police or a legal authority that someone has done something illegal.
Lalngaihawma -: Lalngaihawma is the name of a person who is accused of doing something illegal, in this case, trafficking arms.
Illegal Arms Trafficking -: Illegal arms trafficking means secretly buying and selling weapons without permission from the government.
Myanmar Insurgents -: Myanmar insurgents are groups of people in Myanmar who fight against the government. They often use weapons to do this.
Pan-India -: Pan-India means something that affects or involves the whole of India, from north to south and east to west.
Ammunition -: Ammunition refers to bullets and other things that are used in guns and other weapons.
North-East region of India -: The North-East region of India includes states like Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram. It is known for its unique culture and geography.
Charge sheet -: A charge sheet is a document prepared by the police that lists the crimes someone is accused of committing.
Insurgent groups -: Insurgent groups are groups of people who rebel against the government, often using violence.
Prohibited and non-prohibited weapons -: Prohibited weapons are those that are not allowed by law, while non-prohibited weapons are those that can be legally owned with permission.