US mercenary released from Tihar jail for one month
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A US mercenary arrested by the National Investigation Agency is released from Tihar Jail on interim bail for one month to visit his family.
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- Matthew Aaron VanDyke was released from prison alongside five Iranian citizens and one Ukrainian citizen after receiving default bail.
- The individuals were previously arrested by the National Investigation Agency for their alleged involvement in drone warfare training camps linked to ethnic armed groups in Myanmar.
- Each person is required to provide a personal bond and a deposit of 100,000 rupees.
- The release follows the failure of the investigative agency to submit a chargesheet under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act within the stipulated time frame.
What to watch next
- Potential filing of a supplementary chargesheet by the National Investigation Agency regarding UAPA offenses.
- Ongoing investigation into the drone supply chain and support for armed groups in Myanmar and India.
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NamedIndia · United States · Iran · Ukraine · Myanmar (Burma) · Tihar Jail · Matthew Aaron VanDyke · Myanmar · National Investigation Agency
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