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7 July 2026

NIA chargesheet in Pahalgam terror attack

The chargesheet serves as a practical case study for understanding the operational role of the NIA and the legal framework of the UAPA in addressing cross-border terrorism and non-state actors.

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Notes

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary chargesheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case (April 22, 2025) before the NIA Special Court in Jammu.
  • Charges were filed against Hafiz Saeed (LeT chief) and his proxy organisation, The Resistance Front (TRF).
  • Legal provisions invoked include sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
  • Specific charges include waging war against India and hatching a conspiracy from across the border.
  • The NIA has designated LeT and TRF as legal entities for their role in planning, facilitating, and executing the attack.
  • The investigation relies on scientific evidence and on-ground examination to link cross-border sponsorship to the attack.
  • Previous chargesheets in this case (filed December 15, 2025) involved Pakistani handler Sajid Jatt, three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev, and two local logistics providers.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in strengthening the internal security architecture of India, particularly in investigating cross-border terrorism cases under the UAPA, 1967. 150 words
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  2. The use of proxy organisations by state and non-state actors poses a significant challenge to India's national security. Examine the legal and strategic measures required to counter such threats, keeping in view the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following acts is primarily used by the NIA to prosecute individuals and organisations involved in terrorist activities in India?

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