Vizianagaram terror conspiracy case: NIA files supplementary chargesheet involving two more accused

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (February 20, 2026) filed a supplementary chargesheet naming two more accused, one of whom is absconding, in the 2025 Vizianagaram ISIS terror conspiracy case.

In the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court, Visakhapatnam, the agency has charged Arif Hussain alias Abu Talib and Imran Akram under various sections of UA (P) Act, BNS, Explosive Substances Act, 1908, and the Arms Act.

The case was initially registered at the Vizianagaram Police Station, and accused Siraz Ur Rahiman and Syed Sameer were apprehended. The agency named the two in the chargesheet in November 2025, soon after it took over the investigation of the case.

During their investigation, the NIA found that Imran Akram, who is still absconding, was involved in providing funds to Siraz Ur Rahiman and Syed Sameer for the procurement of explosive materials.

Arif was arrested by NIA officials on August 27, 2025 while attempting to flee the country from New Delhi Airport. Investigations revealed that Arif Hussain, a native of Bihar, had also conspired with Siraz to supply weapons for carrying out terrorist acts. He was involved in the illegal transportation of weapons across borders, and was using social media platforms to propagate the extremist jihadi ideology, the NIA said in a statement.

The NIA continues to investigate the case, they stated.