Mumbai blast accused detained in Dubai

MUMBAI: Prime accused in August 25 twin bomb blasts, Zahid Patni, has been detained by Dubai police and will soon be deported to the country, police said here on Tuesday.
The Union government has already initiated process for deporting the accused to the country, the sources said.
Zahid was allegedly associated with the Gujarat Revenge Muslim Group that carried out three blasts in the city -- at Ghatkopar, Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar.He is facing the charge of hatching the conspiracy for the blasts and arranging finance for the purpose, the sources added.
The arrest of Arshad Ansari, co-accused in the blasts, led to the whereabouts of Zahid in Dubai. Mumbai police supplied information about Zahid to CBI which, in turn, requested the Dubai police to arrest him.
Police sources further said the arrest of Zahid by Mumbai police will help in solving the investigation further.
Zahid had met Nasir and Sayed Mohammed Hanif in Dubai and brainwashed them to carry out the blasts. Nasir was killed in an encounter recently while Hanif has been arrested with two others, including his wife Fahimida.
Meanwhile, Thane police have launched a combing operation in Mira Road following information that a few terrorists were hiding in the area, the sources said.