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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 04, 2020, 12:05:09 IST

Sushant Singh Rajput case live updates: Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda issued notices under section 67 of the NDPS Act, to join the investigation

With several chats referring to drug exchanges being leaked, the Narcotics Control Bureau started probing the new angle in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case. They recently conducted extensive searches at Rhea Chakraborty and Sushant's house manager Samuel Miranda's residences in Mumbai. According to the latest updates, the NCB has issued notices to Rhea's brother Showik and Samuel Miranda under section 67 of the NDPS Act, to join the investigation. With new developments coming in every day, take a look at all the live updates about the case.

11:50 (IST), Sep 04
 
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Searches were conducted at Samuel Miranda & Showik Chakraborty's places in Mumbai. Senior officers were present during the searches. Both have been issued notices under section 67 of the NDPS Act, to join the investigation

Mutha Ashok Jain, Deputy DG, South-Western Region, NCB to ANI 
11:50 (IST), Sep 04

Rhea Chakrobarty's brother Showik brought to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) office in Mumbai

11:47 (IST), Sep 04

NCB source states that Samuel Miranda is accused of procuring drugs on the instructions of Showik

NCB source said that Abdul Basit Parihar had connections with Miranda, who was also the close associate of Rhea. Miranda is accused of procuring drugs on the instructions of Showik.

10:29 (IST), Sep 04

Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda served summons by the Narcotics Control Bureau

Narcotics Control Bureau have served summons to Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda to join the investigation, after conducting a search at their Mumbai residences.

10:27 (IST), Sep 04

Narcotics Control Bureau detain Samuel Miranda after conducting a 2-hour raid at his residence

Today, the NCB conducted a house search at Rhea and Sushant’s house manager Samuel Miranda’s residence early in the morning.

10:12 (IST), Sep 04

Narcotics Control Bureau summon Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik to join the investigation

Narcotics Control Bureau have summoned Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik and Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager Samuel Miranda under the NDPS Act. Samuel Miranda was previously detained by an NCB team, who had conducted a 2-hour raid at his residence.

09:38 (IST), Sep 04

Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager Samuel Miranda detained by NCB after a two-hour search at his Mumbai residence

08:59 (IST), Sep 04

Chakraborty family is reportedly cooperating with the NCB officials

The NCB reached Rhea Chakraborty's residence early morning today and a search is currently going on at Rhea's Mumbai home. According to Times Now, sources suggest that all the family members are present and cooperating with the officials. A parallel search is being conducted at Samuel Miranda's residence.

08:25 (IST), Sep 04

Officers of Mumbai Police reach the residence of Rhea Chakraborty.

07:52 (IST), Sep 04

House search being conducted at Showik Chakraborty's and Samuel Miranda's residences as provided under NDPS Act: Narcotics Control Bureau

07:40 (IST), Sep 04

Maharashtra: NCB officers have reached Rhea Chakraborty's residence in Mumbai.

It's just a procedural matter. That is what we are following. It is being done at Rhea's and Samuel Miranda's house, says an officer. (ANI)

23:34 (IST), Sep 03

CBI releases a statement on Sushant Singh Rajput case: Media reports attributed to CBI probe are speculative and not based on facts

The CBI is conducting investigation related to death of Sh. Sushant Singh Rajput in a systematic and professional way. Certain media reports attributed to CBI investigation are speculative and not based on facts.

21:57 (IST), Sep 03

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta shares a powerful post; captions, "The truth is like a lion, you don't have to defend it, let it loose!"

Now, SSR's US-based sister Shweta Singh Kirti took to Instagram to share a picture of a goddess and wrote a powerful quote along with it. The caption of the post read, "The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself... #JusticeForSushantSinghRajput"

17:49 (IST), Sep 03

NCB summons Showik Chakraborty for Saturday in connection with the alleged drug cartel

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has summoned Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik Chakraborty on Saturday in connection with the alleged drug cartel. Various chats have been accessed where Showik is seen interacting with drug peddlers.

16:31 (IST), Sep 03

Rhea Chakraborty's father Indrajit Chakraborty knew about son Showik Chakraborty's activities?

Rhea Chakraborty's father Indrajit Chakraborty was once again summoned for questioning by the CBI. The relentless questioning reportedly ended after five long years. According to a report in Times Now, Indrajit knew about son Showik Chakraborty's activities.

15:34 (IST), Sep 03

An alleged drug peddler from Bengaluru has been summoned by the NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau, which is currently probing the drug use angle in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, has reportedly summoned another drug peddler from Bengaluru. The identity of the person is currently not being disclosed for the sake of the investigation.

15:08 (IST), Sep 03

Sushant Singh Rajput's lawyer Vikas Singh says somebody must have accessed the actor's room if the key is missing

The key of Sushant Singh Rajput's room in which he was found dead is missing. The late actor's family lawyer Vikas Singh reportedly said that he cannot comment on ot much as the case is under investigation. However, he added that if the key is missing then it is very serious because somebody could have accessed the room.

15:05 (IST), Sep 03

CBI to take the statement of Sushant Singh Rajput's psychiatrist Susan Walker

Sushant Singh Rajput's therapist Susan Walker has also joined the investigation as she was just now snapped arriving at the DRDO guest house where the CBI officials are conducting the proceedings.

14:59 (IST), Sep 03

Shibani Dandekar says Rhea Chakraborty told her about Sushant Singh Rajput's sister molesting her

In an interview with a news channel, Shibani Dandekar reportedly revealed that Rhea Chakraborty had told her about the actor’s sister molesting her. Talking about sour relations between Sushant’s family and her, Shibani reportedly said that Rhea had told her about being molested by one of Sushant’s sisters and that, she claimed, must have caused problems and rift with his family.