Muslim man Shahnawaz Malik tried to get revenge from people but blasted himself and his family instead....

Muslim man Shahnawaz Malik tried to get revenge from people but blasted himself and his family instead....

A tragic and grim chapter unfolded in Bhubaneswar's Sundarpada area when a suspected illegal bomb-making operation on a residential rooftop ended in catastrophe, claiming the lives of two family members and leaving authorities scrambling to uncover any deeper motives or networks.

The incident dates back to January 27, 2026, in the Azad Nagar locality under Airfield police station limits. According to police statements and multiple reports, 26-year-old Shahnawaz Malik a known history-sheeter with at least seven prior criminal cases registered against him, including charges related to attempt to murder, explosives handling, extortion, and land-grabbing was allegedly assembling a crude explosive device on the terrace of his rented house. Family members and associates were reportedly involved in the process.

The device detonated prematurely in a violent blast that sent shockwaves through the neighborhood. CCTV footage that later surfaced and went viral captured the horrifying moment: a sudden fireball erupted from the rooftop area—near water tanks followed by thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky, rattling nearby homes and sending residents into panic. The explosion critically injured four people: Shahnawaz Malik himself, his 51-year-old mother Lizatun Bibi, his 23-year-old fiancée Truptimayee Mahal, and his 27-year-old associate Amiya Ranjan Mallick (also referred to as Amiya Malik in some accounts).

All four were rushed to Capital Hospital initially, with some later shifted to private facilities and SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for specialized burn treatment. Malik succumbed to his severe burn injuries on February 4, 2026, while receiving care at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. His mother, Lizatun Bibi, fought for several more days but ultimately passed away from her wounds on February 10, 2026, at SCB Medical College.

The surviving injured Malik's fiancée and associate were reported to be under ongoing treatment, with their conditions described as serious but stable in earlier updates.

Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police Jagmohan Meena confirmed early on that gunpowder and other explosive materials were recovered from the site by forensic teams. Investigators quickly labeled Malik the prime accused, noting his documented criminal history across local stations like Nayapalli and Maitri Vihar. Preliminary findings pointed to the bomb being prepared for "revenge" purposes possibly tied to extortion, settling scores, or facilitating forcible land acquisition rather than any immediate terror plot. Police emphasized it as an accidental detonation during assembly, not a targeted attack.

The scale and nature of the materials involved prompted swift escalation: the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the probe within days of the blast, launching a preliminary inquiry and later intensifying efforts. Teams from the NIA visited the scene, questioned the house owner and others, and examined CCTV visuals under scrutiny for clues. Authorities have stressed suspicions of a "larger conspiracy," probing whether Malik was part of a broader network supplying explosives to other criminals, potential political linkages, or organized criminal syndicates operating in the region. No terror link has been publicly confirmed, but the NIA's involvement reflects the gravity with which central agencies view homemade explosives in residential zones.

The case has sparked widespread concern in Bhubaneswar about how such dangerous activities could occur undetected in a populated urban area, raising questions about local surveillance, intelligence gaps, and the persistence of crude bomb manufacturing among petty criminals. Social media reactions have ranged from shock at the family’s involvement including a mother's alleged participation to grim commentary on instant "karma" for those dabbling in violence.

As the NIA continues its investigation, the Sundarpada blast stands as a stark reminder of the deadly risks tied to illegal arms and explosives, even when mishandled by those intending harm against others. For the community, the scars both physical and psychological from that January afternoon linger, while questions about hidden networks and unrecovered motives remain unanswered.