Mumbai (Maharashtra): As per the order of Thane Sessions Court, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has handed over the investigation of Mansukh Hiren case to the National Investigation Agency.
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The ATS also handed over both the accused to the NIA. The information regarding the same has been confirmed by NIA lawyer Vishal Gautam.
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The Thane sessions court on Wednesday asked the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to stop the investigation of the Mansukh Hiren case and hand it over to the National Investigation Agency.
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The development comes after the NIA had approached the court, stating that the Anti-Terrorism Squad has not yet handed over the case to the Agency, despite the Ministry of Home Affairs orders in this regard.