Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Rhea Chakraborty and brother Showik charged by NCB in drugs case

Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik continue to face the heat in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. According to news agency PTI, the Narcotics Control Bureau has filed draft charges against the actor, her brother, and others in a special court in connection with a drugs case linked to Sushant's death. According to the report, the prosecution has proposed to charge Rhea and Showik for consumption of narcotic substances and for procuring such substances for the late actor.

Atul Sarpande, the special public prosecutor, said the prosecution maintained charges against all accused as per the chargesheet filed before the court, according to the report.

As per PTI, Sarpande stated that the court said they will frame charges only after the discharge pleas are decided.

Rhea, Showik, and other accused were present before the court on Wednesday. Special judge V G Raghuwanshi, hearing cases pertaining to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, posted the matter for hearing on July 12.

Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai, on June 14, 2020.

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