Demanding a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the suspicious death of the owner of the explosives-laden vehicle found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s residence last month, opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis has also raised questions over the role of a senior Mumbai police officer in the case.

The owner of the vehicle, Mansukh Hiren, was found dead on Friday. Before the death was reported, Fadnavis had alleged in the state Assembly that Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze was in touch with the owner of the vehicle which was found near the Ambani residence. He demanded security cover for Hiren who had reported that his vehicle was stolen.