NIA Takes Over Probe Into Seizure of 7 KG Uranium Worth Rs 21 Crore in Mumbai
Directed by MHA, the NIA takes over the probe into the recovery of 7 kg of natural uranium in Mumbai. Officials estimate the value of at Rs 21 crore.
HIGHLIGHTS Maharashtra ATS nabbed Jigar Pandya (27) and Abu Tahir (31) on May 5 The BARC confirmed that material seized from the duo was natural uranium NIA has registered a fresh case under Section 24(1)(a) of Atomic Energy Act, 1962 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the recovery of natural uranium in Mumbai. A fresh case was registered in this regard by the anti-terror agency in pursuance of an order from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). According to the NIA's spokesperson, the case has been registered under Section 24(1)(a) of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two men on May 5 in possession of the radioactive metal. A total of 7.1 kg of natural uranium worth Rs 21.3 crore was seized from the duo identified as Jigar Jayesh Pandya (27) and Abu Tahir Afzal Choudhary (31). A case was initially lodged against the two at the ATS Kalachowki police station. According to officials, Pandya and Tahir had been trying…