NIA files chargesheet in Sikh militancy case

The National Investigative Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a charge sheet in a case which related to attempts for the revival of Sikh militancy with the objective of creating a separate 'Khalistan State'."A case was registered by a Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in December. ATS arrested accused Harpal Singh and seized an illegal weapon along with five live rounds from him," according to a statement by the NIA.ATS arrested one more accused Moin Khan in the case after interrogating Singh."During investigation by NIA, it has been established that Harpal Singh, Mohiuddin Siddiqui and wanted accused Gurjeet Singh Nijjar, entered into a criminal conspiracy to commit terrorist act for the formation of separate 'Khalistan State' and thereby threatened the security, integrity and sovereignty of India and have been making attempt to revive Sikh militancy," the NIA said.It has been alleged that the accused used to post videos and images containing praise of militant Jarnail Singh ...