Mumbai: Zaheed Yusuf Patni alleged mastermind behind August 25 twin blast and July 28 Ghatkopar explosion in the city was on October 3 remanded to police custody till October 17 by a special court in Mumbai.

He was arrested on October 2 under POTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act) in July 28 blast case.

He also suspected to be involved in the twin blast case.

Burkha-clad Zaheed was produced before the designated Judge A P Bhangale amidst tight security. The Judge perused case diaries before remanding him to custody.

On seeking his remand, public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said the accused had participated in the conspiracy in Dubai.

He said Zaheed had alleged links with foreign nationals who may have financed the blast.

Police required his custody to determine his role in the conspiracy, Nikam said.

PTI