The Anti Extortion Cell of Thane  Crime Branch, on Friday detained both the owners of the Amudan Chemicals Pvt Ltd from Nashik following the boiler blast at the chemical company on Thursday. The owners have been identified as Malti Mehta, 70, and Malay Mehta. The Thane police Crime Branch said Malti was detained from Nashik with the help of local police and Malay was held from Thane.

Malay Mehta being escorted by Thane Crime Branch officials following his arrest in Nashik. The accused was on the run following the blast.