Archive · 3 Oct 2026
NIA Chargesheets Two Accused in Bhubaneswar Residential Blast Case
The NIA has filed a chargesheet against two people over a bomb blast in Bhubaneswar.
The blast happened in a residential building on January 27, 2026.
The NIA says four people were badly burned, and two later died.
The agency alleges that the two accused helped arrange explosive materials and were involved in preparing bombs.
The chargesheet was submitted to a special court in Bhubaneswar.
A chargesheet sets out allegations for a court to consider; it is not a court finding of guilt.
The NIA says it is still trying to identify suppliers and find other people allegedly involved.
The NIA filed a chargesheet against Sanu alias Rohan Ranjan Rout and Amiya Ranjan Mallik before the Special Court in Bhubaneswar.
The chargesheet invokes provisions of the BNS, the Explosive Substances Act and the Explosive Act.
The blast occurred on January 27, 2026, in a residential building in New Azadnagar, Sundarpada.
Four people were severely burned in the explosion; the NIA said two later died from their injuries.
The NIA alleges the accused conspired to obtain explosive materials and prepare bombs; its investigation into suppliers and other suspects continues.
- Who
- The NIA chargesheeted Sanu alias Rohan Ranjan Rout and Amiya Ranjan Mallik.
- What
- The agency filed a chargesheet in a case concerning a bomb blast and alleged conspiracy to arrange explosives and prepare bombs.
- When
- The blast occurred on January 27, 2026, at about 2:45 p.m.; the NIA re-registered the case on April 4.
- Where
- The blast occurred in a residential building in New Azadnagar, Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- The NIA alleges the accused were involved in illegally arranging explosive materials and causing an explosion while preparing bombs.
- Investigating agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Accused named in chargesheet
- Sanu alias Rohan Ranjan Rout and Amiya Ranjan Mallik
- Incident date and time
- January 27, 2026, at about 2:45 p.m.
- Incident location
- A residential building in New Azadnagar, Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar
- Casualties
- Four people were injured; the NIA said two later died from their injuries
- Court
- Special Court, Bhubaneswar
- Investigation status
- The NIA says it is seeking to identify alleged suppliers and apprehend other people involved in the broader conspiracy
