Ranchi:In a shocking development, Ranchi police in Jharkhand have launched an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to assassinate a National Investigation Agency (NIA) judge. The plot was revealed through an anonymous letter received by the Khelgaon police station, sparking immediate concern and action from local authorities.
According to the letter, six inmates of Ranchi's Birsa Munda Central Jail have reportedly offered Rs. 2 crore to criminals in Bihar to carry out the assassination. The conspiracy is said to have been hatched during the prisoners' visits to RIMS hospital for medical treatment.
Inspector Gajesh Kumar of Khelgaon police station has filed an FIR against the six prisoners, initiating a formal investigation into the matter. The FIR specifically mentions two notorious People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) extremists, Prabhu Prasad Sahu and Niveshak Kumar Poddar, who allegedly paid ₹75 lakh to hired shooters during their hospital visits.
Records show that Sahu and Poddar, both incarcerated in an NIA case, made multiple trips to RIMS between August 7 and August 28. Sahu was also admitted to the hospital from August 13 to 22.
During initial questioning, both militants have denied any involvement in the alleged plot. However, authorities stress the need for a thorough investigation given the gravity of the accusations.
