NIA Files Chargesheet Against 13 Individuals in Puducherry Bomb Blast Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has on Friday chargesheeted 13 individuals in connection with the Villianur (Puducherry) bomb blast incident, which involved the attack leading to the assassination of a political official.

The agency has formally filed charges against Nithyanandam, identified as the key conspirator in the case, and his associates Vignesh, Siva Sankar, Raja, Pradap,

Karthikeyan, Vengatesh, Rajamani, Ezhumalai, Kathirvel, Ramachandiran, Lakshmanan, Dhilipan, and Ramanathan in connection with the incident.

The NIA has formally charged all individuals involved, except Ramanathan, under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Arms Act, the Explosive Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

After committing the crime, all the accused were apprehended and taken into custody by the authorities.

On March 26, 2023, a group of six individuals, riding motorcycles, carried out a brutal attack in Villianur, Puducherry. They hurled homemade explosive devices at Senthul Kumaran, who was standing in front of a bakery.

Following the bomb attack, the assailants assaulted him with machetes, leading to the tragic demise of the victim.

The initial case related to the incident was filed by the local police. However, the investigation was later handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and they officially re-registered the case on April 29.

Based on the NIA's investigation, it has been established that Nithiyanantham masterminded the conspiracy with the intention of spreading fear and panic among the local residents of Villianur and the nearby regions.

As part of the conspiracy, Nithiyanantham assembled a group of individuals with the intent of creating homemade explosives. Additionally, he made arrangements for the procurement of machetes to carry out the brutal attack as part of the conspiracy.

According to the NIA's investigation, Nithiyanantham had assigned Kathirvel the role of conducting surveillance on Senthil Kumaran in Villianur.

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