The National Investigation Agency has taken over the case of a vehicle laden with explosives being found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai, an official spokesperson said on Monday.
IMAGE: An increased Mumbai police presence outside Antilia . Photograph: Arun Patil for Rediff.com
The NIA took over the case following orders from the ministry of home affairs, he said.
The agency is in the process of re-registering the case, the spokesperson added.
The Scorpio, with 20 gelatin sticks inside, was found near Ambani's high-rise south Mumbai home on February 25.
Police had said the vehicle was stolen from Airoli-Mulund Bridge on February 18.
Hiren Mansukh, the owner of the vehicle, was found dead in a creek in Thane on Friday.
