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NIA Investigates Mumbai Press Club Meeting Linked to Elgaar Case

Federal agency records statements from six individuals regarding Press Club gathering mentioned in bail petition.

Indian Express·Thu, 02 July 2026 at 11:15 pm
NIA Investigates Mumbai Press Club Meeting Linked to Elgaar Case

The National Investigation Agency has recorded statements from six individuals in connection with a meeting held at Mumbai Press Club, which has become a focal point in the ongoing Elgaar Parishad case investigation.

The gathering is specifically mentioned in bail pleas filed by accused persons in the high-profile case. NIA officials questioned the six attendees to establish the nature and purpose of the meeting, the discussions that took place, and the identities of other participants present on the occasion.

The Elgaar Parishad case, which dates back to early 2018, involves allegations of links between certain intellectuals and activists to Maoist organizations. The case has drawn significant national attention due to the prominence of some of the accused and concerns raised by civil liberties groups regarding the investigation methodology.

The Press Club meeting, now under NIA scrutiny, appears to be part of a broader pattern of events that investigators claim demonstrate connections between the accused and alleged anti-national elements. The statements recorded will likely form crucial documentary evidence in the investigation file.

This development reflects the ongoing intensity of the NIA's investigation into the case, which has already resulted in multiple arrests and lengthy interrogations. The agency continues to expand its evidence collection through witness statements and documentary analysis to strengthen its charges against the accused persons involved in the case.

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