Delhi Court Remands 6 Ukrainians, 1 US Citizen to 11-Day NIA Custody

A Delhi court remanded six Ukrainians and a US citizen to 11 days of NIA custody. They are accused of illegally entering Mizoram, then Myanmar to contact and train ethnic war groups associated with Indian insurgent groups.

The Special NIA Court at Patiala House Court remanded six foreigners for 11 days of National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody. They were produced before the NIA court.

It is alleged that three Ukrainians were arrested from Delhi, three from Lucknow and one US citizen from Kolkata. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Prshant Sharma remanded six Ukrainians and a US citizen for 11 days of NIA custody till March 27.

A hearing was conducted in a closed courtroom. Special public prosecutor (SPP) Atul Tyagi alongwith Amit Rohila and others, appeared for the NIA.

NIA Alleges Links with Insurgent Groups

The NIA had sought 15 days' custody to investigate the case. It is alleged that they came to India on a visa and then entered Mizoram, which is a protected area. Thereafter, they entered Myanmar and contacted ethnic war groups. It is alleged by the NIA that they were trained in Myanmar and were training ethnic war groups. These groups are associated with insurgent groups in India. It is also alleged that they brought a huge consignment of Drones from Europe via India.

Defence Opposes Remand

On the other hand, Senior advocate Pramod Kumar Dubey, Advocate Atul Sehgal appeared for the accused persons. They opposed the custodial remand application moved by the NIA. (ANI)

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