NIA takes over probe into Mansukh Hiren's death, ATS denied custody of Sachin Vaze | Top Developments

The NIA is now probing the Antilia bomb scare and the death of car dealer Mansukh Hiren. Suspended 'encounter specialist' Sachin Vaze is a key suspect in both of these cases.

NIA has taken over the probe into Thane-based car dealer Mansukh Hiren's death. Until now, the case involving suspended Mumbai Police officer Sachin Vaze was being investigated by the Maharashtra Anti Terror Squad (ATS). Ambani bomb scare mystery gets murkier. #ITLivestream https://t.co/av4feIfOyZ A spokesperson of the National Investigative Agency (NIA) confirmed that a notification has been issued for the transfer of the Mansukh Hiren case. The NIA is already investigating the bomb scare outside Mukesh Ambani's home Antilia. Section 8 of the NIA Act, 2008 enables the agency to investigate interlinked cases, said the spokesperson adding that Mansukh Hiren's death is linked to the Antilia bomb scare. Suspended 'encounter specialist' Sachin Vaze is a key suspect in both of these cases.