Mukesh Ambani bomb scare: NIA begins probe in the case, visits spot

National Investigation Agency on Wednesday began probe in the case relating to the recovery of explosives from a car parked near Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai and  visited the spot.

NIA on Monday received orders from Home Ministry to probe the case of the explosive-laden car found near Mukesh Ambani's residence.

Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has clarified that investigation of Mansukh Hiren death case will remain with the ATS and the case related to the recovery of explosives in a car will be probed by the NIA.

On Friday, BJP leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis demanded a probe by the NIA in the case.

The suspect who parked the car (near Ambani's house) was seen in the CCTV footage but has not been identified as he was wearing a face mask and his head was covered with a hoodie, said the Mumbai Police.

Maharashtra: National Investigation Agency begins probe in the case relating to the recovery of explosives from a car parked near Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai, visits the spot.

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2021