IM had hand in Pune blast: Intel

Intelligence agencies suspect that alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Mohsin Choudhary, wanted in connection with the Ahmedabad and Delhi serial blasts, masterminded Saturday’s bomb blast in Pune.

Intelligence sources said there are reports that Mohsin recently visited Pune and reconnoitered several important places in the city. The sources added that Mohsin was the main operative of the IM’s west zone group and was in regular touch with other operatives of militant outfits.

The investigating agencies are trying to gather more details about the recent movements of Mohsin Choudhary.

Saturday’s bomb blast occurred in an area also visited by David Coleman Headley, the US citizen of Pakistani origin, who is in custody for alleged links with the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba.

Meanwhile, the Centre has decided to adopt a wait-and-watch policy on handing over the blast case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).