Archive · 11 Dec 2025
NIA Charges 11 Maoists in Odisha Explosives Loot Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against 11 people who are part of the CPI (Maoist) group.
They are accused of stealing a large amount of explosives, about 4,000 kg, while it was being transported to a stone quarry in Odisha.
The explosives were meant to be used against the government and security forces.
The theft happened on May 27, and the explosives were later found during a joint operation by different security forces.
The NIA believes this was part of a bigger plan by the Maoists to cause trouble.
The investigation is still ongoing.
The 11 accused have been identified and charged under various sections of the law.
The NIA has chargesheeted 11 accused in the loot of 4,000 kg of explosives by CPI (Maoist) cadres.
The explosives were being transported to a stone quarry in Odisha's Rourkela district when they were seized by 10-15 armed Maoists.
The explosives, along with Maoist uniforms and other materials, were seized during a joint operation by security forces.
The NIA found that the explosives were intended for use against government machinery, including police and security forces.
The 11 accused have been charged under various sections of the UA(P) Act, BNSS, Arms Act, and the Explosive Substances Act.
- Who
- 11 accused Maoists and the CPI (Maoist) terror organisation
- What
- Loot of 4,000 kg of explosives
- When
- May 27, with charges filed on December 11
- Where
- Rourkela district, Odisha, and intended for Saranda Forest, Jharkhand
- Why
- To destabilise national security and use against government machinery
Government/Security Forces
CPI (Maoist)
Purpose of Explosives
Government/Security Forces
The explosives were intended for use against government machinery, including police and security forces, to destabilize national security.
CPI (Maoist)
The CPI (Maoist) claims the explosives were for their struggle against the government, though specific details of their intended use are not provided.
- Explosives Stolen
- 4,000 kg
- Date of Theft
- May 27
- Location of Theft
- Rourkela district, Odisha
- Number of Accused
- 11
- Organisation Involved
- CPI (Maoist)
- Acts Charged Under
- UA(P) Act, BNSS, Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act
- Investigating Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Intended Use of Explosives
- Against government machinery, including police and security forces
