{
  "id": 14544095,
  "title": "Mumbai: Dismissed Police Officer Sachin Waze Opposes NIA Bail Challenge In Antilia Bomb Scare, Mansukh Hiran Murder Case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mumbai-dismissed-police-officer-sachin-waze-opposes-nia-bail",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T21:28:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-dismissed-police-officer-sachin-waze-opposes-nia-bail-challenge-in-antilia-bomb-scare-mansukh-hiran-murder-case"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, October 14, 2026: Suspended police officer Sachin Waze argues before the Bombay High Court that finding gelatin sticks near Antilia, without any detonator or fuse, is insufficient to prove a terrorist act under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Waze is contesting the bail granted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the Antilia explosives case and the murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran. His legal team, represented by advocate Sajal Yadav, contests the NIA's claim that Waze conspired to plant a Scorpio with gelatin sticks and a threat note on Carmichael Road in February 2021. Waze also questions the lack of evidence linking him to the procurement of the explosives. The NIA accuses Waze of orchestrating the placement of the vehicle near the Ambani residence and setting up Hiran's murder to conceal the conspiracy. Hiran's body was discovered in Thane Creek in March of the same year. Waze's arguments also raise doubts about the authenticity of Telegram messages initially implicating the 'Jaish Ul Hind' group for the act, only later retracted. The special NIA court granted Waze bail on September 29, 2026, citing factors such as the lengthy investigation and the absence of evidence indicating a demand for extortion money. The High Court imposed strict conditions on Waze, including restrictions on residence, mandatory reporting to police weekly, and surrendering his passport. Waze's submissions are based on Supreme Court precedents, emphasizing the need to consider prolonged incarceration and trial delays, even in cases involving stringent laws like the UAPA. He also cited a Supreme Court ruling that murder committed to prevent exposing another crime does not automatically qualify as a terrorist act. The high court remains hearing Waze's plea on October 16.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, October 14, 2026: Suspended police officer Sachin Waze has told the Bombay High Court that the recovery of gelatin sticks from a vehicle parked near Antilia, without a detonator or fuse, cannot by itself establish a terrorist act under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Waze Challenges NIA's Bail Appeal He was replying to a plea filed by the National Investigation Agency…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}