Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Dismissed Cop In Antilia Bomb Scare Case

Digital Desk: Antilia Bomb Scare Case: An explosives-laden SUV was found near Ambani's house in south Mumbai on February 25 last year, and Hiran, who had claimed he was in possession of the SUV before it was stolen, was found dead in a creek in Thane some days later on March 5 On Tuesday, a Mumbai special court denied bail to ex-policeman Riyazuddin Kazi, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his alleged role in the Antilia bomb scare and the Mansukh Hiran murder case. Kazi's bail appeal was rejected by special judge AT Wankhede. No details have been released yet. Also Read: Assam Government Extended “Disturbed Area” Status for Next Six Months Kazi had worked closely with accused police officer Sachin Waze while he was posted with the Mumbai Crime Branch when the gelatin sticks-filled Scorpio car was found outside Antilia, the official residence of Mukesh Ambani. Last year, Kazi's role came to light after Waze was arrested. The defendant faces charges of destroying evidence. In addition to Kazi and Waze, other accused in the case include former encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma as well as former policemen Vinayak Shinde and Sunil Mane. explosives-laden SUV was found near Ambani's house in south Mumbai on February 25 last year, and Hiran, who claimed he had the SUV before it was stolen, was found dead in a creek in Thane a few days later.