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Showik Chakraborty, brother of Rhea Chakraborty, used to purchase ganja and marijuana from drug peddler Abdel Basit Parihar and make payments through a Google Pay account, the NCB said on Friday. As per IANS, the new revelations, made by the Narcotics Control Bureau in a Mumbai court as Parihar was produced before it, came after it started a probe into the drug angle in the case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found dead at his Bandra flat on June 14.
"NCB will interrogate Rhea Chakraborty with the help of a woman official. Seeing the situation, we will take all the necessary steps. Rhea's questioning is a must in the case," sources tell CNN-News18.
CLICK HERE TO READ | Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case: NCB to Soon Arrest Showik Chakraborty, Miranda Samuel
The questioning of the two is in the last stages and they are expected to be placed under arrest in the next few hours.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is expected to ask Rhea Chakraborty to join their probe in relation to the alleged drug cartel as early as tomorrow.
#NewsAlert – Rhea Chakraborty's brother, Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda arrested by NCB.@Herman_Gomes and @vinivdvc share more details with @Zakka_Jacob on #BrassTacks.
— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 4, 2020
(Original Input: @manojkumargupta)#RheaDrugsLink pic.twitter.com/WdvkRgORKy
Both Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda have been arrested under the NDPS Act. It is being reported that Showik will presented before the court tomorrow.
#NewsAlert | NCB arrests Showik Chakraborty on drug charges.
— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 4, 2020
Sushant Singh Rajput’s manager Samuel Miranda also arrested by NCB.@vinivdvc with details#RheaDrugsLink
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The formal process of arresting Showik Chakraboty and Samuel Miranda by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is underway. The two are said to be involved in an alleged drug cartel.
Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda will be arrested in two hours, formal process underway: Narcotics Control Bureau#SushantSinghRajputDeathCase
— ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2020
For more details related to Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda's reported arrest watch video below.
#BREAKING | Samuel Miranda also arrested by NCB.@Herman_Gomes and @vinivdvc with details
— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 4, 2020
(Original Input: @manojkumargupta)#RheaDrugsLink
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As per reports, for both Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda, the papers are being prepared and they will be served arrest memos in 2 hours.
Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager Samuel Miranda is also said to have been arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
Earlier in the day, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) raided Rhea Chakraborty and Showik Chakraborty's house and reportedly seized their mobile phones, laptops and some other documents. Later, Showik was taken at the NCB office in Mumbai for further questioning. As per, CNN-News18's sources, Showik is said to have admitted to consuming drugs.
Also, Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager Samuel Miranda's house was raided by NCB.
#BREAKING | Showik Chakraborty arrested by NCB. pic.twitter.com/NNw2lY2Xvt
— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 4, 2020
As per latest reports, Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik Chakraborty is said to have been arrested by NCB.
#NewsAlert | NCB moves to unearth Bollywood-drugs link.
— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 4, 2020
Arrested drug peddlers reveal modus operandi.#RheaDrugsLink
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CLICK HERE TO READ | Another 'Drug Peddler' Allegedly Connected to Rhea Chakraborty and SSR's Case Sent in NCB Custody
A Mumbai court on Friday sent alleged peddler Abdul Basit Parihar in the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody till September 9 in a drugs case.
The arrest of Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik Chakraborty cannot be ruled out because he has admitted to consuming drugs, say CNN-News18's sources.
#NewsAlert | NCB raids Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Mirana’s residence.
— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 4, 2020
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According to sources close to CNN-News18, six people namely Showik Chkraborty, Basit, Zaid, Kaizan, Karan and Abbas allegedly dealt with drug peddling and consumption. All six of them are either being questioned, detained or in custody of the agencies probing Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.
The Narcotics Control Bureau is digging deeper into the alleged drug cartel related to Sushant Singh Rajput's case. Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik Chakraborty and SSR's house manager Samuel Miranda are currently undergoing investigation by the probing agency at NCB office in Mumbai. CNN-Mews18's sources say that Showik along with 5 others was involved in dealing and selling of Marijuana.
#NewsAlert - Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has been questioning Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik and Sushant's house manager Samuel Miranda at its office in Mumbai. @Herman_Gomes shares more details with @Zakka_Jacob on #Viewpoint. pic.twitter.com/2k6BP5l8s3
— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 4, 2020
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Sushant Singh Rajput's brother-in-law, Vishal Kirti, in a blog post stated that his wife travelled from America to meet her brother five times in a span of six years. In his post, he also detailed the five incidents from 2014 to 2020.
@shwetasinghkirt , @itsSSR. #Justice4SSR , #Warriors4SSR https://t.co/aoMl3dFbZd
— vishal kirti (@vikirti) September 4, 2020
CNN-News18's sources within the NCB say Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik's arrest cannot be ruled out right now. Earlier his electronic gadgets including his mobile and laptop and some other documents were seized by probing agencies. For more details, watch the video:
#NewsAlert | Samuel Miranda detained by NCB after raid.
— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 4, 2020
NCB gears up to bust the suspected drug ring.@Herman_Gomes with more details.
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Kangana Ranaut has been slammed by Maharashtra State Minister Anil Deshmukh for comparing Mumbai to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). He said, "Some people are trying to target Mumbai Police... After, her (Kangana Ranaut's) comparison of Mumbai Police...she has no right to live in Maharashtra or Mumbai."
Mumbai Police is compared to Scotland Yard. Some people are trying to target Mumbai Police. An IPS officer has gone to court against this...After, her (#KanganaRanaut's) comparison of Mumbai Police...she has no right to live in Maharashtra or Mumbai: State Minister Anil Deshmukh pic.twitter.com/dy1OWIFAjl
— ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2020
Senior Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut reacts after Kangana Ranaut accused him of issuing her an 'open threat' and asking her not to come back to Mumbai.
You (actor Kangna Ranaut) are trying to insult Maharashtra. There must be any political party or power centre which is supporting her that is why she is speaking like this. A conspiracy is being hatched to malign the image of Mumbai & Mumbai Police: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut pic.twitter.com/xDYuoK98v3
— ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2020
#BREAKING | Showik Chakraborty’s arrest can’t be ruled out: NCB source.
— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 4, 2020
Showik accepted that he consumed drugs: NCB source.@Herman_Gomes with more details.
Original input: @manojkumargupta.#JusticeForSushant
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Sushant Singh Rajput's sister lauded the NCB's moves after it conducted raids at the houses of Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda and took them in for questioning.
Good going NCB... Thank You God. 🙏 #GreatStartNCB
— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) September 4, 2020
After a team of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) raided the home of actress Rhea and Showik Chakraborty, a hashtag on the subject was top trend on Twitter. The hashtag #RheaRaided trended after the NCB on Friday tightened its grip in the Sushant Singh Rajput death probe and carried out raids at a number of locations here, including the homes of the Chakrabortys and late Sushant's house manager Samuel Miranda.
Read: #Rhearaided Trends on Twitter After NCB Searches Rhea and Showik Chakraborty's Home
Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik reaches Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) office. House search of Showik Chakraborty and Sushant's aide Samuel Miranda were undertaken Friday morning and summons were served to both to join investigation.
Abdul Basit Parihar has been sent to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody till September 9. Parihar was made to join the investigation based on Zaid Vilatra's interrogation. NCB source said that Parihar had connections with Samuel Miranda, who is accused of procuring drugs on the instructions of Showik Chakraborty.
Abdul Basit Parihar sent to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody till 9th September. https://t.co/QOdLimoFpL
— ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2020
Adv Vikas Singh’s claim that the statements recorded by Mumbai Police in Marathi may not be true version of witnesses, is without merit. Policeman mandatorily translates the verosion in language known to the maker and states so at the end of each statement
— Majeed Memon (@advmajeedmemon) September 4, 2020
Vikas Singh, Sushant's family lawyer has said, "It will be better if the media doesn't comment on what the psychiatrist says about Sushant....this is a violation of patient doctor confidentiality. From the time Rhea came into SSR's life he has been anxious...but at no point was anyone informed about him being depressed."
He added, "It will take agencies to bring the investigations on track...the Mumbai police did not do enough when this case came to light...I am sure there will be some new revelations in the case soon."
Mumbai: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) brings Abdul Basit Parihar to Esplanade Court. He was arrested on 2nd September in connection with #SushantSinghRajput case. pic.twitter.com/zRuPhlsj1y
— ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2020
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