Mukesh Ambani security scare: ATS registers case of murder

Mumbai, Mar 08: The Maharashtra ATS registered a case of murder two days after the body of Mansukh Hiren was found at a creek in Thane. Hiren was the owner of the vehicle found outside the residence of Mukesh Ambani with gelatine sticks and a threat letter.

The case was registered by the ATS following a complaint by Hiren's wife, Vimla. A missing report had been lodged, but after his body was found, the police registered a case of accidental death.

It was following an order by Maharashtra Home Department that the case was transferred to the ATS.

Hiren's family members say that he had received a call on Thursday at around 8 pm from a person posing as an investigator in the case. However after he left, his phone was switched off and he was missing until Friday morning, following which the family members filed a case.