On CCTV, Cop Drives Audi With Murder-Accused In Ambani Bomb Scare Case

Mumbai:

In what might spell extra bother for Mumbai cop Sachin Vaze – arrested in reference to the Mukesh Ambani explosives scare case – the suspended police officer was seen driving a colleague who’s accused within the homicide of a businessman linked to the Ambani bomb scare case, sources informed NDTV on Thursday.

In CCTV footage from March 2, Sachin Vaze was seen driving an Audi automotive and passing via the toll gates on the Bandra Worli Sea Hyperlink, three days earlier than Mansukh Hiran’s physique was fished out of a creek. Former constable Vinayak Shinde might be seen within the automotive with Sachin Waze, sources mentioned.

The Audi sedan has been traced by the Nationwide Investigation Company (NIA) which is probing the case. The company had earlier seized not less than six automobiles together with a Mitsubishi Outlander, two Mercedes Benz, allegedly utilized by Sachin Vaze.

The case involving the demise of Mansukh Hiran mentioned to be the proprietor of the explosives-filled SUV discovered close to the house of billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani final month – was transferred by the Dwelling Ministry to the central company.

Constable Vinayak Shinde, 55, was arrested together with bookie Naresh Dhare, 31, final month in reference to Mansukh Hiran’s demise by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on the identical day the case was transferred to the NIA.

Mr Hiran’s physique was present in a Mumbra creek on March 5 days after the explosive-laden SUV, discovered on Mumbai’s Carmichael Street on February 25, was traced again to him. The SUV additionally had a letter threatening Mr Ambani’s household.

The businessman had reported the SUV as stolen on February 17. Mr Vaze, had allegedly borrowed the car for 4 months until he returned it on February 5. The useless businessman’s spouse had alleged Mr Vaze’s involvement in her husband’s demise.

The NIA, which is probing the risk to Mr Ambani, had earlier arrested Mr Vaze for his alleged function in putting the Mahindra Scorpio close to Antilia.