Discontinued Deputy Inspector of Police Sachin Waze, who was arrested for his alleged participation in the Mukesh Ambani Bomb Fear Case, has been sent to the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) until April 3.
The central investigative agency told the NIA court that he had recovered 62 bullets missing from Waze residence. Moreover, of the 30 bullets assigned to him as a police officer, 25 have been found, while five remain untraceable, the NIA claimed.
Refuting the allegations against him, Waze told the court: “They have made me a scapegoat. I was the investigating officer (IO) for just a day and a half and did everything I could. Not only me, but all the officials of the criminal branch did their best. Suddenly changes happened. On March 13, I went to the NIA on my own and they arrested me. “
He urged the court not to send him back to police custody and said he also wanted to make some written submissions.
On Wednesday, the NIA had added charges under UAPA related to punishment for a terrorist act and criminal conspiracy for Waze’s alleged role in the Ambani bomb scare case.
Waze was initially booked by the NIA under Sections 120 (B) for criminal conspiracy; 286 for negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance; 465 for forgery; 473 for making or possessing a false seal and 506 (2) for criminal intimidation.
Waze was transferred from the Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai Police Crimes Division to the Special Division amid allegations related to his role in the bomb scare and the alleged murder of Thane resident Mansukh Hiren . The van that was found parked in front of the home in Ambani, Antilla, with jelly sticks on February 25, was traced to Hiren.
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