Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (MS)

Bengaluru, Mar 7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken into custody Mohammed Shariq, the accused in the cooker bomb explosion that occurred in Nagori, until March 15. Shariq's health has considerably improved since he was severely injured in the blast.

Initially treated at Fr Muller's Medical College Hospital, Shariq was later transferred to Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru for advanced treatment in December 2022. After three and a half months of treatment, he was discharged from the hospital on Monday.

During Shariq's treatment, NIA officials were stationed at the hospital to guard him. After his discharge, he was taken into custody and produced in a special court. The NIA requested custody of Shariq, as he had not been interrogated due to his injuries from the explosion. The court granted the NIA's request, and Shariq will be in their custody until March 15.

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