New Delhi, Mar 6 :
A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Delhi on Friday extended the custody of two accused, Zamir Ahmed Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Shah, with the National Investigation Agency for a further period of five days in connection with the Delhi blast case.
The accused were produced before the court after the expiry of their earlier 10-day remand. After hearing the submissions, the court allowed the NIA to continue their custody for further questioning and investigation.
Meanwhile, the court also granted an extension of 45 days to the investigating agency for completion of the probe in respect of two other accused, Bilal Nasir Malla and Yasir Ahmad Dar.
The extension will allow the NIA additional time to carry forward the investigation and complete necessary legal formalities related to the case. (KNC)