The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the recovery of natural uranium in Mumbai, India Today reports on May 9. A fresh case was registered in this regard by the anti-terror agency in pursuance of an order from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). According to the NIA's spokesperson, the case has been registered under Section 24(1)(a) of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two men on May 5 in possession of the radioactive metal. A total of 7.1 kg of natural uranium worth Rs 21.3 crore was seized from the duo identified as Jigar Jayesh Pandya (27) and Abu Tahir Afzal Choudhary (31). A case was initially lodged against the two at the ATS Kalachowki Police Station.