shroff firing: 12th accused in police custody till november 6
Mumbai, Nov. 1 -- A special MCOCA court on Saturday remanded the 12th accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case in police custody till November 6, after investigators told the court that money had been transferred from his bank account to a co-accused. Investigators suspect the funds were used to procure the motorcycle allegedly used in the getaway and meet other expenses connected with the crime.
Amar Mundiya, arrested from Haryana's Sonipat district on Friday, was produced before the court after the crime branch secured his transit remand. Investigating officer and assistant commissioner of police Sadanand Rane told the court that Mundiya's custody was necessary to trace the source of the funds.
Opposing the remand, Mundiya's lawyer argued that several accused had already been arrested and that bank records and other technical evidence could be obtained without custodial interrogation. However, special judge NR Pradhan held that his custody was necessary for further investigation.
The other 11 accused were remanded in police custody till November 6 on Thursday. While seeking their custody, the prosecution had told the court that two teams were allegedly involved in executing the conspiracy-one tasked with procuring weapons and the other with delivering them to the shooters. Investigators also alleged the accused used concealed communication apps to coordinate their activities....
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