The West Bengal Police have initiated an investigation to probe potential connections between Lalit Jha, the primary accused in the Parliament security breach, and an NGO suspected of Maoist ties. The NGO, Samyabadi Subhash Sabha, linked to Jha through his acquaintance Nilakkha Aich, runs a free coaching center in Purulia's Tunturi district, a former Maoist stronghold.
Aich, a college student and reportedly associated with Jha, was interrogated by West Bengal Police. Initial details reveal the coaching center's rundown condition in an isolated area, visited by local children.
Aich received a video of the Lok Sabha breach from Jha via WhatsApp shortly after the incident. A Delhi Police team has arrived to investigate Jha's Kolkata stay, where he rented a place in Burrabazar, paying rent online. Neighbors described Jha as reserved, prompting further inquiries and plans to question Aich regarding these connections.
Key Points:
1. West Bengal Police initiate an inquiry into potential links between Lalit Jha, the main suspect in the Parliament breach, and an NGO with possible Maoist connections, as disclosed by an official.
2. The NGO, Samyabadi Subhash Sabha, operates a coaching center in Purulia, West Bengal, a region previously associated with Maoist activity, raising suspicions about Jha's acquaintance Nilakkha Aich, a founding member.
3. Aich, a college undergraduate, was questioned by local authorities and allegedly had ties with Jha, who shared a video of the breach with Aich after the incident.
4. The coaching center, described as dilapidated and remote, was frequented by children, according to local residents.
5. A Delhi Police team, led by senior officers, arrives in West Bengal to investigate Jha's activities during his stay in Kolkata.
6. Jha reportedly rented a property in Burrabazar, Kolkata, and made online rent payments, as confirmed by the property owner.
7. Neighbors described Jha as an introverted person with minimal interaction, providing insights to the Delhi Police during their investigation.
8. Suspicions arose regarding the NGO's Maoist connections due to its location and historical influences in the region.
9. Authorities focus on examining the potential links between Jha, Aich, and the NGO, particularly regarding the coaching center's activities and Jha's communications.
10. The investigation aims to uncover any connections or activities that might shed light on Jha's motives and associations during his time in West Bengal.
(With Agency Inputs)
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