NIA seizes incriminating material in Kozhikode naxal case

New Delhi, May 02: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches in two locations in Kozhikode, Kerala in connection with a naxal case.

Searches were conducted in the homes of two suspects, Vijith Vijayan and Abhilash, both associated with proscribed terrorist organisation CPI (Maoist) at Kozhikode. It was revealed that the duo was instrumental in recruiting Allan Shuaib and Thwaha, two other accused in the case. The two have been chargesheeted by the NIA.

During the search, the NIA found several digital devices including 8 mobile phones, 7 SIM cards, 2 memory cards, 1 laptop, 7 pen drives, 1 voice recorded, 9 books and several documents supporting left wing extremism.

Further investigations are on and the suspects are being examined.