<p> Thane, Aug 17 (PTI): Officials of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate on Monday intercepted and detained the absconding accused, Akhtar Kasamali Merchant, at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, an officer said.</p><p>Merchant, wanted in connection with a 2023 extortion and attempted murder case, was taken into custody following the issuance of a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) and an Interpol Red Corner Notice (RCN) against him.</p><p>The case dates back to October 13, 2023, when an unidentified man entered the International Baking Company in Mira Road of Thane district. The assailant pulled out a pistol and attempted to open fire. Although the attempt failed, the suspect was captured on CCTV, leading to the identification of the network involved.</p><p>Following the investigation, the Kashimira Police registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act, and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.</p><p>As Merchant's active role in the conspiracy came to light during the probe, authorities secured an NBW and subsequently issued a Red Corner Notice to track his movements internationally.</p><p>Central immigration authorities intercepted Merchant at IGI Airport at 12:24 pm on August 17. Following his detention, he was produced before the Patiala House Court.</p><p>"We moved the Patiala House Court immediately after the detention, requesting custody to transfer the accused back to Maharashtra for further investigation under MCOCA. The court considered our submission and granted a 5-day transit remand until August 22, 2026," stated Assistant Police Inspector (API) Yogesh Kale of the Kashimira Police Station.</p><p>The Patiala House Court directed the police team to produce Merchant before the Special Judge of the (MCOCA) court in Thane upon arrival in Maharashtra.</p><p>The Kashimira Police are bringing the accused back to Maharashtra to unveil the larger conspiracy, he added. PTI COR NSK</p><p><i>(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)</i></p>
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