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NIA Chargesheets Two Accused in Bhubaneswar Bomb Blast
The NIA has accused two people in connection with a bomb blast in Bhubaneswar.
The blast happened on January 27, 2026, in a residential building in Sundarpada.
Four people were hurt while allegedly preparing bombs.
Two of those people later died from their injuries.
The NIA filed a chargesheet in a special court.
It says the accused helped obtain explosive materials and prepare the bombs.
Investigators are also checking whether other people supplied the materials.
The investigation is still continuing, and a chargesheet is an allegation that will be considered by the court.
The NIA filed a chargesheet against Sanu alias Rohan Ranjan Rout and Amiya Ranjan Mallik.
The chargesheet was submitted before the Special Court in Bhubaneswar under laws covering criminal offences and explosives.
A January 27, 2026, blast injured four people who were allegedly preparing bombs; two later died.
Investigators allege the accused helped arrange explosive materials and caused the blast during bomb preparation.
The NIA is continuing its investigation to identify suppliers and apprehend others allegedly involved in the conspiracy.
- Who
- The NIA filed charges against Sanu alias Rohan Ranjan Rout and Amiya Ranjan Mallik; four people were injured in the blast, and two later died.
- What
- A chargesheet was filed in a case involving a bomb explosion allegedly caused while explosives were being prepared.
- Where
- The explosion occurred in a residential building in New Azadnagar, Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- When
- The blast occurred on January 27, 2026, at about 2:45 p.m.; the NIA re-registered the case on April 4.
- Why
- The NIA alleges that the accused were involved in a conspiracy to illegally arrange explosive materials and prepare bombs for committing a crime.
Key facts
- Investigating agency
- National Investigation Agency
- Accused chargesheeted
- Sanu alias Rohan Ranjan Rout and Amiya Ranjan Mallik
- Blast date
- January 27, 2026
- Blast location
- A residential building in New Azadnagar, Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar
- Casualties
- Four people were injured; two later died from their injuries
- Court
- Special Court, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Current status
- Further investigation is continuing to identify suppliers and other accused
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