Mansukh Hiran Case: 'Mastermind' Pradeep Sharma arrested

In a major development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided and arrested former encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma in connection with the ongoing probe into the cases of SUV planting and businessman Mansukh Hiran murder on Thursday morning.

Early this morning, an NIA team along with the Mumbai Police, swooped at his Andheri home, carried out searches and later detained Sharma for questioning after which he was placed under arrest this afternoon.

The NIA action came in the sensational case of the SUV with 20 gelatin sticks and a threat note abandoned near Antilia, home of industrialist Mukesh Ambani on February 25.