The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) claimed on Wednesday that it was aware of the whereabouts of a 13/7 accused, listed as wanted in the case charge sheet. He has not been arrested so far owing to his medical condition.
As per a newspaper report, Muzzafar Kola, owner of the Dubai-based company Muzzafar Kola Enterprises, was in Bhatkal, even as the ATS charge sheet listed him as a wanted accused.
“We have given it in the charge sheet. We know he is in Bhatkal,” ATS chief Rakesh Maria told The Hindu on the phone.
“He has undergone surgeries. Because of his medical condition we have not arrested him. What's the point of arresting him when he would be in the hospital instead of jail? We have said in the charge sheet that his passport has been confiscated so that he does not move out of the country,” Mr. Maria said.
Asked whether the ATS would be arresting him upon his recovery, Mr. Maria said, “Certainly. He is our accused.”
According to the ATS, triple blast mastermind Yasin Bhatkal received Rs. 10 lakh through Muzzafar Kola Enterprises through the hawala channel. Mr. Kola being the proprietor had been listed as “wanted accused.” He is also involved in a kidnapping case for allegedly routing money through the hawala.
