Sachin Waze Gets Bail In 2021 Antilia Bomb Scare, Mansukh Hiran Murder Case

Former policeman Sachin Waze was granted bail by a special NIA court on Tuesday in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case, with the court observing that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case of terrorism against him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Special Sessions Judge Chakor S Baviskar said there was no material on record to establish that the Ambani family had been “terrorised” in connection with the case.

Explosives-Laden SUV Found Near Antilia

On February 25, 2021, an SUV containing explosives was found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s residence, Antilia, in south Mumbai.

The vehicle was in the possession of businessman Mansukh Hiran, who was later found dead in a creek in neighbouring Thane on March 5, 2021.

Court Questions Use Of UAPA

The court questioned the National Investigation Agency’s application of the stringent anti-terror law, noting that the agency had not recorded statements from any member of the Ambani family to establish that they had been terrorised.

The judge said there was “absolutely nothing on record” to infer that Mukesh Ambani or any member of his family had been terrorised in any manner.

The court’s observation formed part of its reasoning while granting bail to Waze in the case.