NIA takes over probe into seizure of 7 kg uranium worth Rs 21 crore in Mumbai
NIA takes over probe into seizure of 7 kg uranium worth Rs 21 crore in Mumbai
At the direction of the MHA, the NIA has taken over the probe into the recovery of 7 kg of natural uranium in Mumbai. Officials estimate the value of the seizure at Rs 21 crore.
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UPDATED: May 10, 2021 00:48 IST
The duo arrested by Maharashtra ATS in possession of 7 kg of uranium (Photo Credits: Saurabh Vaktania/India Today)
HIGHLIGHTS
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) on Sunday said that it has taken over the case related to the recovery of 7.1 kg "natural uranium" worth Rs 21.30 crore in Mumbai.The anti-terror agency took over the case on Saturday from .
Two men arrested, over 7kg of uranium seized in India
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May 8, 2021
MUMBAI: Indian police seized over seven kilogrammes (15.4 pounds) of natural uranium and arrested two men in the western Maharashtra state for “illegally possessing” the highly radioactive substance, an authority said on Thursday. According to the anti-terrorism squad in Maharashtra, the confiscated material is worth around $2.9 million and an investigation into the case is under way. “We had received information that one person identified as Jigar Pandya was going to illegally sell pieces of uranium substance, a trap was laid and he was arrested,” the Maharashtra police said.
2 men arrested, over 7kg uranium seized in India
National
May 8, 2021
MUMBAI: Indian police seized over seven kilogrammes (15.4 pounds) of natural uranium and arrested two men in the western Maharashtra state for “illegally possessing” the highly radioactive substance, an authority said on Thursday.
According to the anti-terrorism squad in Maharashtra, the confiscated material is worth around $2.9 million and an investigation into the case is under way.
“We had received information that one person identified as Jigar Pandya was going to illegally sell pieces of uranium substance, a trap was laid and he was arrested,” the Maharashtra police said. “Investigation into the case revealed that another person identified as Abu Tahir gave him these pieces of uranium. The police said a huge quantity of substance was recovered when Tahir was apprehended.
Two arrested, over 7kg of uranium seized in India
Top Story
May 8, 2021
MUMBAI: Indian police seized over seven kilogrammes (15.4 pounds) of natural uranium and arrested two men in the western Maharashtra state for “illegally possessing” the highly radioactive substance, an authority said on Thursday.
According to the anti-terrorism squad in Maharashtra, the confiscated material is worth around $2.9 million and an investigation into the case is under way. “We had received information that one person identified as Jigar Pandya was going to illegally sell pieces of uranium substance, a trap was laid and he was arrested,” the Maharashtra police said.
“Investigation into the case revealed that another person identified as Abu Tahir gave him these pieces of uranium. The police said a huge quantity of substance was recovered when Tahir was apprehended.