NIA Alleges Sachin Waze Planted Explosives to Appear as Super Cop, Killed Associate
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) told the Bombay High Court that dismissed police officer Sachin Waze planted an explosives-laden SUV outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in 2021 to salvage his reputation and portray himself as a "super cop" by leading the investigation. The NIA also alleged Waze killed his associate Mansukh Hiran, who possessed the vehicle, fearing exposure of the conspiracy. The court extended an interim stay on Waze's bail as the NIA appealed the special court's bail order.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (27/100). Lens Score 70/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, deccanherald, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 7 Oct, 01:42 pm. Other outlets followed.