Overview
- The federal agency filed the charge sheet on December 11, naming 11 accused in the May 27 theft during transit in Sundargarh/Rourkela district.
- Prosecutors invoked the UAPA, BNSS, Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act after finding an alleged conspiracy to carry out terror acts.
- The consignment of roughly 200 packets, each of 20 kg, was seized when 10–15 armed CPI (Maoist) cadres intercepted a vehicle and abducted the driver.
- The NIA assumed the investigation from local police in June and alleges the explosives were intended for use against government and security personnel.
- Joint combing operations on the Gandhamardhan Hill range recovered explosives, Maoist uniforms and other material, according to the agency.