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Jhiram valley Maoist attack: A verdict after 13 years but same questions linger on
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) confirmed that a convoy of approximately 20 vehicles carrying Congress leaders during the Parivartan Yatra was attacked by banned CPI (Maoist) cadres in Jhiram Valley, Chhattisgarh, using a landmine blast that blocked the route. The attack, which occurred 13 years ago, has now seen a verdict but critical questions regarding security lapses and political accountability remain unresolved. This case highlights the persistent challenge of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India's Red Corridor and the role of central agencies like NIA in investigating terror-related crimes. For competitive exams, it is vital for internal security, polity, and current affairs sections.
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- Attack occurred in Jhiram Valley, Chhattisgarh, targeting Congress party's Parivartan Yatra convoy of ~20 vehicles
- Perpetrators: Banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) — designated terrorist organization under UAPA
- Modus operandi: Landmine blast triggered first, blocking convoy route followed by ambush
- Case investigated by National Investigation Agency (NIA), India's central counter-terrorism agency under MHA
- Verdict delivered after 13 years (2013–2026), yet concerns persist over security failures and political accountability
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The attack, which occurred [ … ] ago, has now seen a verdict but critical questions regarding security lapses and political accountability remain unresolved.
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The attack, which occurred 13 years ago, has now seen a verdict but critical questions regarding security lapses and political accountability remain unresolved.
Verdict delivered after [ … ] (2013–2026), yet concerns persist over security failures and political accountability
Reported answer: 13 years
Verdict delivered after 13 years (2013–2026), yet concerns persist over security failures and political accountability
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