NIA team pays visit to family of Mansukh

A team of the NIA on Monday visited the Thane-based residence of businessman Mansukh Hiran, who was allegedly murdered days after an explosivesladen SUV was found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai. They met Hiran's family members in connection with the investigation into his death.

The NIA is conducting a probe into the case of the SUV laden with explosives found near Ambani's house and the alleged murder of Hiran.

This is the second time that senior NIA officials have visited Hiran's residence at Vikas Palms society in Thane city. The team reached his house at around 2.15 pm.

According to an NIA officer, a team of investigators went to Hiran's house on March 11 and spoke to his wife and sons.

An explosives-laden Scorpio car was found near Mr Ambani's residence in south Mumbai on February 25.

Hiran, who was in possession of the vehicle, had complained to police that his vehicle was stolen before it was found laden with explosives, however he was found dead in a creek in Thane on March 5.

His wife in her complaint had raised suspicion over suspended police officer Sachin Waze's role in Hiren's death.