UP politician involved in Malegaon blasts?

Nashik, Nov 11: Amid doubts that there is involvement of a high-profile person in the September 29 Malegaon blast, the Anti-terrorism Squad has moved an application in court on Monday, Nov 10 seeking permission for investigating the case.

According to sources, there seems to be involvement of a high-profile leader from Uttar Pradesh in the blast. The Anti-Terrorism Squad has sought cooperation from the Uttar Pradesh government for the investigation. The court has granted permission for the probe. However, the identity of the high-profile person was not disclosed. The ATS also moved an application seeking permission for scientific tests of Accused No 6 Ajay Rahirkar and Accused No 7 Rakesh Dhawde.

Meanwhile, Pratibha Jha, sister of Pragya Thakur, key accused in the blast, moved an application seeking permission to meet Pragya. Both these applications were forwarded by the court.

UNI