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13/7: ATS zeroes in on Zaveri Bazaar bike thief

Last updated on: August 08, 2011 19:46 IST

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad has got a breakthrough in the 13/7 Mumbai blasts case. The ATS team has zeroed in on the thief who stole the bike on which the explosive that triggered the Zaveri Bazaar blast was allegedly planted. Further leads are being explored in the case. Nine people were killed in the blast at Zaveri Bazaar.

The ATS had earlier questioned the owner of the maroon colour Honda Activa bearing number MH-01-AS 718, which was found very close to the blast site in Zaveri Bazaar. The bike belongs to one Ashok Jain who lives in Nagpada area.

More details awaited. 

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