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NIA files chargesheet against 11 accused in connection with murder of Amravati-based chemist Umesh Kolhe

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a chargesheet against 11 accused in connection with the murder of Amravati-based chemist Umesh Kolhe in June. The men have been booked on charges including murder under the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The central agency had in September sought an extension of 90 days to file the chargesheet in the case. The 54 year old chemist from Amravati city in Maharashtra was murdered on June 21 this year allegedly for a social media post supporting former BJP national spokesperson Nupur Sharma who made controversial comments against Prophet Mohammad during a television debate.<br />'' <br />'' The case was initially registered at City Kotwali Police Station, Amravati and re-registered by NIA on July 2nd.<br />'' <br />''The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had earlier handed over the murder case to the NIA after it was found that it had similarities with the June 28 murder of a tailor in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

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