NCB team in Mumbai to probe drug angle in Sushant Singh Rajput's case

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death mystery has intensified with new developments coming to fore each day. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe is in full swing to dig out facts related to the case. 

Sushant's flatmate Siddharth Pithani, cook Neeraj, househelp Deepesh Sawant and the watchman of the building where Sushant stayed have been questioned. In fact, Siddharth Pithani and Neeraj have been questioned for hours on several days.

The CBI is probing the actor's death case from all possible angles. 

On the other hand, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has registered a criminal case against actress Rhea Chakraborty over drug conspiracy reports in connection with actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. The case has been registered under Sections 20, 22, 27 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The NCB team is now in Mumbai to probe the drug angle.

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27 August 2020

20:57 IST

Rhea Chakraborty is being hounded and subjected to a witch-hunt even as no incriminating evidence has been found against her in the Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case, her lawyer Satish Maneshinde claimed on Thursday, reports PTI.

20:56 IST

NCB set to begin probe in Rhea drug conspiracy case.

20:55 IST

A billboard dedicated to late star Sushant Singh Rajput has been put in Hollywood, Los Angeles, his sister Shweta Singh Kirti revealed on social media. It has a photo of Sushant with the message "The world has its eyes on the case" written on it. Shweta shared a video of the billboard and extended gratitude to his fans for their support. 

"A Billboard in Hollywood put up for Bhai. Thanks and so grateful for all the support. Justice for Sushant," she captioned the post.

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A Billboard in Hollywood put up for Bhai. Thanks and so grateful for all the support  #JusticeforSushant

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16:08 IST

WhatsApp chats revealed Rhea Chakraborty took Sushant Singh Rajput's debit card pin from Samuel Miranda, as per sources.

14:19 IST

Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik Chakraborty arrived at the DRDO guest house on Thursday for questioning by the CBI, according to PTI.

READ FULL STORY: Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik at DRDO guest house for CBI questioning

13:39 IST

The team has been constituted under the supervision of Deputy Director of Operations (NCB) KPS Malhotra. They will reach Mumbai by 3.30 pm.

13:02 IST

A five-member team of Narcotics Control Bureau leave for Mumbai. Shortly spotted at New Delhi airport, as per sources.

12:52 IST

The narcotics experts and doctors have told Zee News that the substances of drugs like cocaine and MDMA remain present in the human body for only two to three days but the substances of other drugs like ‘charas’ and ‘ganja’ remain present in the human body for at least 15 days.

READ FULL STORY: Did Mumbai Police conceal presence of drugs in Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's body in forensic report?

10:08 IST

A five-member team of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has been formed and will leave for Mumbai tomorrow to investigate the drug angle in Sushant Singh Rajput death case. It will be headed by Zonal Director KPS Malhotra.

09:52 IST

KK Singh, the father of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, on Thursday said that Rhea Chakraborty was giving poison to his son from a long time and she is his murderer. Singh demanded that the investigating agency must arrest Rhea and her associates and ensure that they face justice for their misdeeds.

09:46 IST

Sources suggest soon Sandip Ssingh - the filmmaker and self-proclaimed friend of Sushant can be summoned by the CBI for the probe. Sandip's call details have revealed that he was not in touch with Sushant for the longest time. However, Sandip's constant phone call exchange with the ambulance driver and who took Sushant's body to Cooper hospital and investigating officer Bhushan Belnekar is under the scanner. 

Reportedly, Sushant's family has alleged that when due to coronavirus outbreak only 20 people were allowed inside the crematorium for last rites, Sandip took charge to prepare the list of 20 people who would come. Sushant's family's approval was not taken.