Pradeep Sharma, Former Encounter Specialist With Mumbai Police, Arrested In Antilia Bomb Threat Case

NIA arrested Pradeep Sharma, former Mumbai Police 'encounter specialist' in connection with the Mukesh Ambani bomb scare investigation on June 17. He was arrested shortly after his home in Andheri, Mumbai was raided by a team from the central agency and armed CRPF (central reserve police force) personnel. Officials arrived at Sharma's home at 5 am and conducted searches for nearly around six hours. Sharma was then taken to the NIA's office for questioning. The raids come after possible links between Pradeep Sharma & an individual named Santosh Shelar.

Shelar was arrested this week and has been sent to NIA custody till June 21. There are photographs of Shelar and Sharma together but these have been dismissed by the ex-cop, who has said Santosh Shelar was a police informant.

Pradeep Sharma, regarded by some as former Assistant Inspector Sachin Waze’s mentor, was first questioned in April. Waze is regarded as the prime suspect in both cases - the bomb scare & the death of businessman Hiran, who had claimed the explosives-filled SUV was stolen from him. NIA had indicated Pradeep Sharma is on their radar. This is not just because of his links to Waze but because of meetings with the accused held after the crime. Watch the video to know more.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 18, 2021 03:26 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).