Bhiwandi Police invoke MCOCA in Manoj Mhatre case

In order to invoke MCOCA provisions, at least one of the arrested accused must have been earlier named in two chargesheets.

Mumbai: MCOCA slapped against accused in Manoj Mhatre murder case

DCP Crime Manere said of the 19 accused allegedly involved in the crime, seven have been arrested and hunt is on for the remaining suspects.

There had been extortion complaints against Prashant Mhatre and he has also allegedly burnt four auto-rickshaws in the past.

Mhatre had fasted for the first time on Tuesday, the day that turned out to be his last.

Cousin led 6 goons who shot at, stabbed Bhiwandi Cong corporator.

The motive behind the killing is still not known, the police said, adding, earlier too there was an attempt on his life.