New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at multiple locations in Tamil Nadu in connection with its ongoing probe into Coimbatore LPG cylinder explosion that occurred in a car on October 23.
A 29-year-old man, identified as Jameesha Mubin was killed in a car explosion.
The NIA officials along with the state police, conducted raids at 45 locations including residential premises of suspects related to incidents in areas like Kottamedu, Ponvizha Nagar, Rathinapuri, and Ukkadam.
The MHA had issued an order after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin recommended for NIA probe in the case.
Stalin, in a recommendation letter, to the MHA had requested to transfer the investigation of the case related to the car cylinder explosion in the Ukkadam area in Coimbatore to the NIA and directed police to ensure security in Coimbatore.