Bhubaneswar, April 9 -- An NIA team on Thursday visited the Airfield police station to investigate the deadly explosion that occurred in Azad Nagar area in Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar, on January 27. 

The explosion, which is believed to have criminal and terrorist links, resulted in the deaths of accused Shahnawaz Malik, alias Mufi, and his mother.

The NIA has taken over the case for a thorough investigation, with particular focus on inter-state connections and previous criminal records of the accused.

The explosion took place at New Azad Nagar Colony, where Malik and his mother were fatally injured. Two others, including Malik's friend and fiancee, were also severely hurt in the blast. 

They were all rushed to a private hospita...