14 March,2021 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Sachin Vaze. Pic/ Vishal Singh
Mumbai police officer Sachin Vaze, arrested in the probe into recovery of explosives from car near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence, was on Sunday remanded to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody till March 25.
Vaze challenged his arrest before the High Court through his lawyer. The matter is likely to be heard on Monday.
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The NIA told the court that there is a big conspiracy and involvement of other people and everyone needs to be confronted with Vaze. The agency also presented strong circumstantial evidences against him.
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Mumbai police officer Sachin Vaze at the NIA headquarters in Pedder Road. Pic/ Bipin Kokate
The NIA brought him to the court in south Mumbai after taking him to a local hospital for his medical examination, an official said.
Vaze was arrested under IPC sections 286 (negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance) 465 (forgery), 473 (making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc with intent to commit forgery), 506(2) (punishment for criminal intimidation, 120 B (criminal conspiracy) andrelevant provisions of the Explosive Substances Act, added the official.
(With inputs from PTI)
