Overview
- Police say the Jan. 27 explosion occurred on a rented house rooftop in Azad Nagar, Sundarpada, during the illegal preparation of a crude bomb.
- The injured were identified as Shahnawaz Malik, his mother, a female associate, and aide Amiya Ranjan Mallick, all hospitalized under security after being moved from Capital Hospital to a private facility.
- A scientific team examined the scene, and police reported seizing incriminating materials, including explosive residues, with the area cordoned off following rescue operations.
- DCP Jagmohan Meena said cases have been registered against the injured and that legal action will proceed once they recover.
- The NIA has launched a parallel inquiry, questioning the house owner and others as it probes motive, the source of explosives, and any wider network involvement.