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In a major crackdown, the Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled what is believed to be India’s largest drug cartel, arresting six individuals linked to the operation.

NCB Busts India's Largest Drug Cartel, 6 Arrested

India’s Largest Drug Cartel Dismantled by NCB

In a major crackdown, the Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled what is believed to be India&rsquo;s largest drug cartel, arresting six individuals linked to the operation.

In a major crackdown, the Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled what is believed to be India&rsquo;s largest drug cartel, arresting six individuals linked to the operation.
The cartel, allegedly orchestrated by well-educated individuals, has reportedly trafficked drugs worth approximately Rs 1,128 crore throughout the country over the past two years.
At the center of this operation is Naveen Chichkar, a Navi Mumbai native currently abroad, identified as the mastermind.
Chichkar, who has a background in Criminal Psychology and Film and Television studies from London, continues to evade capture. According to officials, three other arrested suspects also possess international educational backgrounds.
The cartel&rsquo;s operations involve trafficking cocaine and hybrid strain hydroponic weed.
These substances are imported to Mumbai via air cargo from the US, then distributed across India, with some products reportedly reaching Australia.
The breakthrough in the investigation came on January 1, when NCB officials, utilizing both technical and human intelligence, discovered the cartel&rsquo;s smuggling operations within Mumbai. Their investigations revealed that in the past two years, the cartel has trafficked at least 80 to 90 kg of cocaine and about 60 kg of hybrid strain hydroponic weed.
Among those apprehended are a 30-year-old Hawala operator, H Patel, and a trader, H Mane, both from Navi Mumbai. The Hawala system, a traditional informal method of money transfer that doesn&rsquo;t involve the physical movement of cash, was allegedly used to facilitate drug sales across the nation and distribute laundered profits among operators.
In addition to the arrests, authorities have seized a substantial quantity of drugs, including 11.540 kg of high-grade cocaine, 4.9 kg of hybrid strain hydroponic weed, 200 packets (5.5 kg) of cannabis gummies, and Rs 1,60,000 in cash from Navi Mumbai.

NCB destroys nearly 4,000 kg of drugs valued at ₹315 crore in Madhya Pradesh, part of a national crackdown against narcotics.

 NCB Destroys 4,000 kg of Seized Drugs Worth ₹315 crore in Madhya Pradesh

In a major anti-drug operation, NCB eliminated 4,000 kg of narcotics worth ₹315 crore in Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing zero-tolerance policy.

The NCB destroyed 4,000 kg of drugs worth ₹315 crore in Madhya Pradesh as part of a national initiative against drug trafficking.

In a massive crackdown on narcotics, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has destroyed nearly 4,000 kg of seized drugs valued at ₹315 crore across Madhya Pradesh, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The move comes under the nationwide drug disposal programme launched on the directives of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as part of the Centre&rsquo;s zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, said NCB Assistant Director Ravinder Singh Bisht in a statement.
Breakdown of the Disposal Drive:
 🔹 The NCB Bhopal zonal unit destroyed nearly 1,000 kg of narcotics worth over ₹270 crore on Tuesday. 🔹 The NCB Indore zonal unit eliminated around 3,000 kg of seized contraband valued at ₹45 crore.
This large-scale drug disposal underscores the government&rsquo;s relentless efforts to combat the drug menace and send a strong message against illegal narcotics trade. &nbsp;

Shortly after NCB’s statement to the Supreme Court, Rhea took to Instagram Stories to share a video, captioned, ‘Gratitude’ along with a folded hands emoji.

Rhea Chakraborty reacts after NCB decides not to challenge her bail in drugs case; see post

Rhea is charged under Section 27-A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act which pertains to ‘financing and harbouring illegal drug trafficking’.

Shortly after NCB&rsquo;s statement to the Supreme Court, Rhea took to Instagram Stories to share a video, captioned, &lsquo;Gratitude&rsquo; along with a folded hands emoji.

A relief for Rhea Chakraborty as the Narcotics Control Bureau has decided not to challenge her bail in the drugs case associated with actor Sushant Singh Rajput&rsquo;s death.
 Rhea took to Instagram Stories shortly after NCB&rsquo;s statement to the Supreme Court and shared a video with the caption, &lsquo;Gratitude&rsquo; along with a folded hands emoji.
 According to news agency PTI, Additional Solicitor General S V Raju on July 18 told a bench of Justices A S Bopanna and M M Sundresh that NCB is not challenging the bail but the question of law should be kept open with regard to Section 27-A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
 Taking note of the submission by the ASG, SC clarified that the HC judgment shall not be treated as a precedent in any other case.
 &lsquo;Having heard the ASG, at this stage the challenge to the impugned order in so far as grant of bail may not be required. However, the question of law raised is left open to be considered in an appropriate case and as such the judgement may not be treated as precedent in any other case,&rsquo; the bench said.
 Rhea is charged under Section 27-A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act which pertains to &lsquo;financing and harbouring illegal drug trafficking&rsquo;.
 She was accused and charged with buying and financing a small quantity of marijuana.
 Meanwhile, Rhea Chakraborty made her comeback on screen with &lsquo;Roadies 19&rsquo;. She is one of the gang leaders on the show.
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NCB's massive drug bust: what is LSD blot, top officer explains

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday said it has made the "largest-ever" single operation seizure of about 15,000 LSD blots in the country 

According to the officials, LSD is known as 'acid' in illegal drugs parlance and is odourless, colourless and tasteless

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday said it has made the "largest-ever" single operation seizure of about 15,000 LSD blots in the country and arrested six people after it busted an international drugs trafficking network operating on the darknet.
The seizure, as per officials, is estimated to be worth over Rs 10 crore in the international market (about Rs 5K-7K per blot) and all the six who have been taken into custody, beginning late last month, are students and youngsters who wanted to make "easy money" by remaining anonymous within the deep layers of secret internet-based apps and messenger service like WICKR.
LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide is a synthetic chemical based-drug and is categorised as a hallucinogen. It is trafficked by painting it on blots, half the size of a stamp paper, and is consumed by licking or swallowing.
"This is the "largest-ever" seizure of LSD blots in the country in a single operation. Six youngsters have been arrested till now and we are on the trail of one more such cartel," NCB deputy director general (northern region) Gyaneshwar Singh told reporters here.
Those arrested are in the age group of 25-28 years, the officials said.
A total of 14,961 blots were seized as part of the about two-week long operation and the blots are of "gammagoblin and holy spirit of asura" brand, Singh said.
The deputy DG further said that till now, the highest seizure of LSD was 5,000 blots by the Karnataka Police during the entire span of 2021 and about a similar amount of blots by the Kolkata NCB in 2022 in a single operation. &nbsp;LSD abuse is largely prevalent among youngsters and it can lead to serious health issues, Singh said.
According to the officials, LSD is known as 'acid' in illegal drug parlance and is odourless, colourless and tasteless and the user loses the sense of space, distance and time affecting their judgement and behaviour severely.
Possession of 0.1 gram of LSD (about six blots), which is the commercial quantity for the hallucinogenic drug, invites strict legal action under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, leading to a denial of bail and rigorous imprisonment in jail for the person who trades or consumes it, an NCB officer said.
NCB's deputy DG Singh said the latest seizure of about 15,000 LSD blots is 2,500 times of the commercial quantity.

According to officials, the seized LSD is worth nearly 10 crore rupees.

Biggest drug bust in two decades: LSD, marijuana and darknet

In the biggest drug bust in 20 years, the Narcotics Control Bureau seized  15,000 LSD blots, 2.5 kg marijuana, Rs 24.65 lakhs deposited in bank accounts on Tuesday. 

According to officials, the seized LSD is worth nearly 10 crore rupees.

In the biggest drug bust in 20 years, the Narcotics Control Bureau seized 15,000 LSD blots, 2.5 kg marijuana, Rs 20 lakhs deposited in bank accounts on Tuesday.
The police has arrested 6 youngsters who allegedly operated this pan-India drug network.&nbsp;
The seizure, as per officials, is estimated to be worth over Rs 10 crore in the international market (about Rs 5K-7K per blot) and all the six who have been taken into custody, beginning late last month, are students and youngsters who wanted to make "easy money" by remaining anonymous within the deep layers of secret internet-based apps and messenger service like WICKR.
LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide is a synthetic chemical based-drug and is categorised as a hallucinogen. It is trafficked by painting it on blots, half the size of a stamp paper, and is consumed by licking or swallowing.
"This is the "largest-ever" seizure of LSD blots in the country in a single operation. Six youngsters have been arrested till now and we are on the trail of one more such cartel," NCB deputy director general (northern region) Gyaneshwar Singh told reporters here.
Those arrested are in the age group of 25-28 years, the officials said.

As part of the operation, so far around 3,200 kg of methamphetamine, 500 kg of heroin and 529 kg of hashish has been seized, it said.

Biggest drug bust: methamphetamine worth Rs12,000 cr seized by NCB, Navy in Indian waters

As part of the operation, so far around 3,200 kg of methamphetamine, 500 kg of heroin and 529 kg of hashish has been seized, it said.

In a massive drug bust, nearly 2,500 kilogram of methamphetamine worth around Rs 12,000 crore was seized from a vessel in Indian waters along the Kerala coast in a joint operation by the Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the anti-drug agency said on Saturday. The NCB said it was the largest seizure of methamphetamine in the country and a Pakistani national has been detained in connection with it.
Giving details of the seizure at a press conference held, NCB officials said it was carried out as part of 'Operation Samudragupt' which targeted maritime trafficking of drugs originating from Afghanistan.
This is the third major seizure by NCB of maritime trafficking of drugs through the southern route in the last one and a half years, the agency said.
As part of the operation, so far around 3,200 kg of methamphetamine, 500 kg of heroin and 529 kg of hashish has been seized, it said.

The issue of cannabis is a universal one. But unlike other universal issues – like murder or theft, where a somewhat black and white moral stands exist, it’s not so simple as far as cannabis is concerned. Where does India stand on this debate? 

The history of cannabis in India | The Issue 

The cultivation and use of cannabis is historically rooted in the Indian subcontinent and this rich heritage of cannabis use dates back at least two thousand years. Under Ayurveda, cannabis was used for a host of purposes which included treating the nervous system and even gastrointestinal issues.  

The Vedas have also talked about cannabis and included it in its list of five sacred plants, calling it a ‘liberator’ and a ‘joy giver’. The use of this drug was so prevalent in colonial India that in 1893 the British even appointed a commission to investigate the cultivation of the plant, and the effects of its consumption. The commission in its report said that moderate use of cannabis did not have any serious detrimental effect on physical, mental or moral health. Over the years, cannabis was regulated through multiple excise legislations, but it’s use was not criminalised.  

A lot of this changed with America’s prohibitionist approach to drug use, which many believe to have had racist roots.  Over decades, US pushed this form of prohibition and worked with the UN to forge a similar regime across the globe. UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 created international obligations to curb traffic, cultivation and use of narcotic drugs, including marijuana.  

In the face of mounting pressure, in 1985, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was enacted to fulfil India’s obligations under this Convention. Thus, the use of cannabis, which was legally and socially sanctioned for thousands of years, was criminalized in one swoop.  

So, what is the real status of cannabis in our country?  

This too is complicated! Like we said before, marijuana has been part of our culture for a while, and the prime example of its usage is through the fan favourite drink ‘bhaang’  

Bhaang, is made using the leaves of the cannabis plant, and leaves are not part of the formal definition of cannabis. 

If you’re caught with a small quantity of cannabis for personal consumption you could be in prison for up to 6 months with a fine. For commercial purposes, you could face imprisonment of 6 months for a small quantity, up to 10 years for a moderate quantity and up to 20 years for a large quantity.

It’s a strict law. But apart from the NDPS Act, states have the power to draft their own laws on cannabis. For example, Uttarakhand became the first state in India to allow commercial cultivation of hemp in 2018. And the Centre in 2022 told the Delhi High Court that cannabis was not fully banned in the country, as its medical and scientific use is allowed under the law.

As per a survey by the Ministry of Social Justice, 2.8% of Indians between the ages of 10 and 75 are users of cannabis. This adds up to 3.1 crore individuals. Amongst psychoactive substances, cannabis is the second most consumed in India after alcohol. According to a study by the German data firm ABCD, Delhi consumes more weed than LA : where it’s actually legal!  

So while laws are strict, how much are they actually stopping the use of this substance and more importantly – at what cost? What do you think? Tell us in the comments below!  

The issue of cannabis is a universal one. But unlike other universal issues &ndash; like murder or theft, where a somewhat black and white moral stands exist, it&rsquo;s not so simple as far as cannabis is concerned. Where does India stand on this debate?&nbsp;

The cultivation and use of cannabis is historically rooted in the Indian subcontinent and this rich heritage of cannabis use dates back at least two thousand years. Under Ayurveda, cannabis was used for a host of purposes which included treating the nervous system and even gastrointestinal issues. &nbsp;
The Vedas have also talked about cannabis and included it in its list of five sacred plants, calling it a &lsquo;liberator&rsquo; and a &lsquo;joy giver&rsquo;. The use of this drug was so prevalent in colonial India that in 1893 the British even appointed a commission to investigate the cultivation of the plant, and the effects of its consumption. The commission in its report said that moderate use of cannabis did not have any serious detrimental effect on physical, mental or moral health. Over the years, cannabis was regulated through multiple excise legislations, but it&rsquo;s use was not criminalised. &nbsp;
A lot of this changed with America&rsquo;s prohibitionist approach to drug use, which many believe to have had racist roots. &nbsp;Over decades, US pushed this form of prohibition and worked with the UN to forge a similar regime across the globe. UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 created international obligations to curb traffic, cultivation and use of narcotic drugs, including marijuana. &nbsp;
Also watch:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/cannabis-use-on-the-rise-post-legalisation-covid-19-lockdowns-un-report-1656331794727" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Cannabis use on the rise post legalisation &amp; Covid-19 lockdowns: UN report&nbsp;</a>
In the face of mounting pressure, in 1985, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was enacted to fulfil India&rsquo;s obligations under this Convention. Thus, the use of cannabis, which was legally and socially sanctioned for thousands of years, was criminalized in one swoop. &nbsp;
So, what is the real status of cannabis in our country? &nbsp;
This too is complicated! Like we said before, marijuana has been part of our culture for a while, and the prime example of its usage is through the fan favourite drink &lsquo;bhaang&rsquo; &nbsp;
Bhaang, is made using the leaves of the cannabis plant, and leaves are not part of the formal definition of cannabis.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re caught with a small quantity of cannabis for personal consumption you could be in prison for up to 6 months with a fine. For commercial purposes, you could face imprisonment of 6 months for a small quantity, up to 10 years for a moderate quantity and up to 20 years for a large quantity. Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/indian-ayurveda-and-the-traditional-use-of-cannabis-1635146932652" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Indian Ayurveda and the traditional use of Cannabis&nbsp;</a>
It&rsquo;s a strict law. But apart from the NDPS Act, states have the power to draft their own laws on cannabis. For example, Uttarakhand became the first state in India to allow commercial cultivation of hemp in 2018. And the Centre in 2022 told the Delhi High Court that cannabis was not fully banned in the country, as its medical and scientific use is allowed under the law.
As per a survey by the Ministry of Social Justice, 2.8% of Indians between the ages of 10 and 75 are users of cannabis. This adds up to 3.1 crore individuals. Amongst psychoactive substances, cannabis is the second most consumed in India after alcohol. According to a study by the German data firm ABCD, Delhi consumes more weed than LA : where it&rsquo;s actually legal! Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/what-is-cbd-let-s-talk-about-the-lesser-known-child-of-cannabis-1633689084285" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">What is CBD? Let's talk about the lesser-known child of cannabis&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
So while laws are strict, how much are they actually stopping the use of this substance and more importantly &ndash; at what cost? What do you think? Tell us in the comments below! &nbsp;
Watch Part II: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/should-cannabis-be-decriminalised-in-india-the-issue-1669383307279" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Should cannabis be decriminalised in India? | The Issue&nbsp;</a>

In a major drug haul, the Narcotics Control Bureau recovered MD drugs worth Rs 120 crore, said officials on Friday. 
The drugs were seized at two places in Gujarat and Mumbai. A total of 50 kilograms of drugs were recovered from Mumbai.
"Acting on an input, NCB recovered approx 50 kg of MD drugs concealed in a godown in Mumbai. Two people including the kingpin of the cartel were arrested. Both the arrested accused are from Mumbai," said Deputy Director General, NCB, SK Singh. 
In Gujarat, a total of 10.350 kg were seized while four persons were arrested. "Initially, info regarding the sale of MD drugs in Gujarat was shared by the Naval Intelligence Unit of Jamnagar, Gujarat. This input was jointly developed by NCB and Naval Intelligence Unit and seized around 10.350 kg of MD drugs and 4 persons were arrested," he added.
Singh further highlighted the involvement of a former pilot in the matter and said, "One of those arrested in Jamnagar has been identified as Sohail Ghaffar, who was a pilot with Air India from 2016-18. A preliminary probe revealed that both seizures have common linkages. 
The value of the total seized (60 Kg) MD drug is approximately Rs 120 crore."
 

Drugs worth Rs 120 crore seized by NCB from Mumbai Godown

Drugs worth Rs 120 crore seized from Mumbai Godown


Drugs worth Rs 120 crore seized from Mumbai Godown
&nbsp;

In a major drug haul, the Narcotics Control Bureau recovered MD drugs worth Rs 120 crore, said officials on Friday.&nbsp;
 The drugs were seized at two places in Gujarat and Mumbai. A total of 50 kilograms of drugs were recovered from Mumbai.
 "Acting on an input, NCB recovered approx 50 kg of MD drugs concealed in a godown in Mumbai. Two people including the kingpin of the cartel were arrested. Both the arrested accused are from Mumbai," said Deputy Director General, NCB, SK Singh.&nbsp;
 In Gujarat, a total of 10.350 kg were seized while four persons were arrested. "Initially, info regarding the sale of MD drugs in Gujarat was shared by the Naval Intelligence Unit of Jamnagar, Gujarat. This input was jointly developed by NCB and Naval Intelligence Unit and seized around 10.350 kg of MD drugs and 4 persons were arrested," he added.
 Singh further highlighted the involvement of a former pilot in the matter and said, "One of those arrested in Jamnagar has been identified as Sohail Ghaffar, who was a pilot with Air India from 2016-18. A preliminary probe revealed that both seizures have common linkages.&nbsp;
 The value of the total seized (60 Kg) MD drug is approximately Rs 120 crore."
&nbsp;

The Supreme Court of India warned a petitioner that if narcotics consumption in small quantities is legalised, then drug dealers will peddle substances in smaller quantities too.
The top court refused to entertain a PIL seeking scrapping of certain provisions of the NDPS Act which penalise drug addicts for using banned substances for personal consumption.
The petitioner argued, "It is important to take steps to minimise the stigma and provide health care benefits and facilities of de-addiction to the people affected by substance abuse, rather than subjecting them to punishment under the criminal justice system."
The Supreme Court reportedly said that courts take note of personal consumption angles in cases, and award lesser punishment for drug abuse. The petitioner withdrew the PIL as the court did not wish to hear the matter.

Supreme Court on decriminalising drug consumption: 'Dealers will start peddling...'

SC refused to entertain a PIL seeking scrapping of certain provisions of the NDPS Act which penalise drug addicts for using banned substances for personal consumption.

The Supreme Court of India warned a petitioner that if narcotics consumption in small quantities is legalised, then drug dealers will peddle substances in smaller quantities too.
The top court refused to entertain a PIL seeking scrapping of certain provisions of the NDPS Act which penalise drug addicts for using banned substances for personal consumption.
The petitioner argued, "It is important to take steps to minimise the stigma and provide health care benefits and facilities of de-addiction to the people affected by substance abuse, rather than subjecting them to punishment under the criminal justice system."
The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/hijab-row-supreme-court-issues-notice-to-karnataka-govt-reprimands-petitioners-1661763917406">Supreme Court</a> reportedly said that courts take note of personal consumption angles in cases, and award lesser punishment for drug abuse. The petitioner withdrew the PIL as the court did not wish to hear the matter.
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The Narcotics Control Bureau in its draft charges filed in the drug case linked to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death has claimed actor Rhea Chakraborty received multiple deliveries of ganja from the co-accused, including her brother Showik, and these were handed over to Rajput.
The Central anti-drug agency had filed the draft charges last month in the Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Court against 35 accused, the details of which were made available on Tuesday.
As per the draft charges, all the accused entered into criminal conspiracy between March 2020 and December that year with each other or in groups to procure, purchase, sell and distribute drugs in "high society and Bollywood".
It also said the accused had financed drug trafficking and consumed ganja, charas, cocaine and other narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances without valid licence, permit or authorization within the Mumbai Metropolitan region.
Therefore, they have been charged under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, including sections 27 and 27 A (financing illicit traffic and harbouring offenders) 28 (punishment for attempts to commit offences), 29 (whoever abets, or is a party to a criminal conspiracy), as per the draft charges.
The draft charges maintained that "accused number 10 Rhea Chakroborty received many deliveries of ganja from accused Samuel Miranda, Showik, Dipesh Sawant and others and handed over those deliveries to the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput".
She made payments for those deliveries at the instance of Showik and the late actor between March 2020 and September that year, it added.
As per the draft charges, Rhea's brother Showik was in regular touch with drug peddlers and had received many deliveries from co-accused after placing orders of ganja and hashish/charas. These deliveries were handed over to Rajput.
The filing of draft charges sets the tone for the framing of charges, following which the trial begins. However, before framing of charges, the court will have to first decide on the discharge pleas of the accused.
Until now, four persons, including Kshitij Prasad, former executive producer of Dharmatic Entertainment, have filed for discharge in the case.
Prasad, in his plea filed through advocate Nikhil Maneshinde, claimed he is innocent and that there was no prima facie material to sustain the charges against him. The applicant has been needlessly roped into the present proceedings in a mala fide manner by the NCB. Prasad's plea added.
Special Judge V G Raghuwanshi, hearing cases pertaining to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, has posted the matter for hearing on July 27.
Chakraborty was arrested in the case in September 2020 and was granted bail by the Bombay High Court a month later.
Besides Rhea, her brother Showik Chakraborty and several others are also arraigned as accused in the case, with most of them currently out on bail.
The NCB began its probe into alleged drug use in the film and television industry following the death of Rajput on June 14, 2020.

Rhea  Chakraborty procured ganja for Sushant Singh Rajput: NCB drafts charges

Rhea Chakraborty procured ganja for Sushant Singh Rajput: NCB drafts charges

The Narcotics Control Bureau in its draft charges filed in the drug case linked to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death has claimed actor Rhea Chakraborty received multiple deliveries of ganja from the co-accused, including her brother Showik, and these were handed over to Rajput.
The Central anti-drug agency had filed the draft charges last month in the Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Court against 35 accused, the details of which were made available on Tuesday.
As per the draft charges, all the accused entered into criminal conspiracy between March 2020 and December that year with each other or in groups to procure, purchase, sell and distribute drugs in "high society and Bollywood".
It also said the accused had financed drug trafficking and consumed ganja, charas, cocaine and other narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances without valid licence, permit or authorization within the Mumbai Metropolitan region.
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Therefore, they have been charged under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, including sections 27 and 27 A (financing illicit traffic and harbouring offenders) 28 (punishment for attempts to commit offences), 29 (whoever abets, or is a party to a criminal conspiracy), as per the draft charges.
The draft charges maintained that "accused number 10 Rhea Chakroborty received many deliveries of ganja from accused Samuel Miranda, Showik, Dipesh Sawant and others and handed over those deliveries to the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput".
She made payments for those deliveries at the instance of Showik and the late actor between March 2020 and September that year, it added.
As per the draft charges, Rhea's brother Showik was in regular touch with drug peddlers and had received many deliveries from co-accused after placing orders of ganja and hashish/charas. These deliveries were handed over to Rajput.
The filing of draft charges sets the tone for the framing of charges, following which the trial begins. However, before framing of charges, the court will have to first decide on the discharge pleas of the accused.
Until now, four persons, including Kshitij Prasad, former executive producer of Dharmatic Entertainment, have filed for discharge in the case.
Prasad, in his plea filed through advocate Nikhil Maneshinde, claimed he is innocent and that there was no prima facie material to sustain the charges against him. The applicant has been needlessly roped into the present proceedings in a mala fide manner by the NCB. Prasad's plea added.
Special Judge V G Raghuwanshi, hearing cases pertaining to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, has posted the matter for hearing on July 27.
Chakraborty was arrested in the case in September 2020 and was granted bail by the Bombay High Court a month later.
Besides Rhea, her brother Showik Chakraborty and several others are also arraigned as accused in the case, with most of them currently out on bail.
The NCB began its probe into alleged drug use in the film and television industry following the death of Rajput on June 14, 2020.

The NCB has seized about 50 kg of "high-quality" heroin and arrested a man after it conducted raids in the Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi's Jamia Nagar, the federal anti-narcotics agency said on Thursday, claiming to have busted an Indo-Afghan drug-smuggling racket.
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Deputy Director General (operations) Sanjay Kumar Singh said during a press briefing that cash amounting to Rs 30 lakh was also seized after the operation at a residential premises in the south Delhi area on Wednesday.
The drugs were kept in backpacks and jute bags and were wrapped in packets of e-commerce major Flipkart and other companies, the officer said.
He said this was one of the biggest narcotics seizures in Delhi, that too from a residential area, in the recent past.
Another 47 kg of "suspected" narcotics were also seized from the premises and the NCB has sent the seized substance to a laboratory for testing, Singh said.
The seized heroin originated from Afghanistan and the cash found is suspected to have been channelled through hawala (illegal routing of cash), he added.
The agency also seized cash-counting machines and some other "incriminating" material from the premises.
"It has been revealed that an Indo-Afghan syndicate based in Delhi, the National Capital Region and the neighbouring states is connected with the case. These syndicates have expertise in manufacturing and adulterating heroin locally, Singh said.
A senior officer said the "kingpin" of the syndicate is based in Dubai and the agency is probing the case further, including certain links with Pakistan-based narcotics operatives.
The man who was arrested -- an Indian national -- does not stay in the raided apartment at Shaheen Bagh and had taken it on rent, the officer, who wished to remain anonymous, said.
The India-Afghanistan syndicates smuggle goods to India through maritime as well as land-border routes and heroin is smuggled with legitimate goods and cargo, the NCB said.
The contraband is subsequently extracted from these goods by the Indian members of the syndicates with the help of some Afghan nationals, it added.
The agency is carrying out raids to bust the entire network and the traffickers are linked to operatives based in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, the agency said.

Delhi drug bust: 50 kg of heroin seized, one held from Jamia Nagar: NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau has seized about 50 kg of &lsquo;high-quality' heroin and arrested a man after it conducted raids in Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi on Thursday. The agency claims&nbsp;to have busted an Indo-Afghan drug-smuggling racket.&nbsp; The NCB Deputy Director General of operations Sanjay Kumar Singh said that cash amounting to Rs 30 lakh was also seized. He said this was one of the biggest narcotics seizures in Delhi, that too from a residential area.&nbsp; Another 47 kg of "suspected" narcotics were also seized from the premises which has been sent for testing.&nbsp; The agency also seized cash-counting machines and some other "incriminating" material.&nbsp; The India-Afghanistan syndicates smuggle goods to India through maritime as well as land-border routes and heroin is smuggled with legitimate goods and cargo.&nbsp;

The NCB has seized about 50 kg of "high-quality" heroin and arrested a man after it conducted raids in the Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi's Jamia Nagar

The NCB has seized about 50 kg of "high-quality" heroin and arrested a man after it conducted raids in the Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi's Jamia Nagar, the federal anti-narcotics agency said on Thursday, claiming to have busted an Indo-Afghan drug-smuggling racket.
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Deputy Director General (operations) Sanjay Kumar Singh said during a press briefing that cash amounting to Rs 30 lakh was also seized after the operation at a residential premises in the south Delhi area on Wednesday.
The drugs were kept in backpacks and jute bags and were wrapped in packets of e-commerce major Flipkart and other companies, the officer said.
He said this was one of the biggest narcotics seizures in Delhi, that too from a residential area, in the recent past.
Another 47 kg of "suspected" narcotics were also seized from the premises and the NCB has sent the seized substance to a laboratory for testing, Singh said.
The seized heroin originated from Afghanistan and the cash found is suspected to have been channelled through hawala (illegal routing of cash), he added.
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The agency also seized cash-counting machines and some other "incriminating" material from the premises.
"It has been revealed that an Indo-Afghan syndicate based in Delhi, the National Capital Region and the neighbouring states is connected with the case. These syndicates have expertise in manufacturing and adulterating heroin locally, Singh said.
A senior officer said the "kingpin" of the syndicate is based in Dubai and the agency is probing the case further, including certain links with Pakistan-based narcotics operatives.
The man who was arrested -- an Indian national -- does not stay in the raided apartment at Shaheen Bagh and had taken it on rent, the officer, who wished to remain anonymous, said.
The India-Afghanistan syndicates smuggle goods to India through maritime as well as land-border routes and heroin is smuggled with legitimate goods and cargo, the NCB said.
The contraband is subsequently extracted from these goods by the Indian members of the syndicates with the help of some Afghan nationals, it added.
The agency is carrying out raids to bust the entire network and the traffickers are linked to operatives based in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, the agency said.

Hours after being arrested, Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik was sent to Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 3. Malik was reportedly allowed to get home food and take his medicines for his stay in ED's custody. Malik was remanded to the central probe agency's custody by a special PMLA court on February 23.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi ruling coalition in Maharashtra announced a mega protest on February 24, against the arrest of Cabinet member Nawab Malik. State ministers will reportedly participate in the demonstration at Mahatma Gandhi Smarak, against the ED and central government.&nbsp;The ruling alliance claimed that Malik was being hounded for targeting the Narendra Modi administration.
ALSO WATCH | ED to NCB; SRK son's case to Dawood link charge: Nawab Malik's brief history
Maharashtra Opposition party BJP to hold a counter-protest across the state on February 24. The BJP is demanding Nawab Malik's resignation following allegations of being involved in deals connected to fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The state government has rejected calls for Malik's ouster.
Sharad Pawar, the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party, to which Nawab Malik belongs, reportedly discussed the situation with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The two had a 10-minute phone conversation in which Pawar asked the Trinamool Congress chief how she handled the situation when the CBI investigated Bengal ministers in connection with the Narada case, as per sources quoted in an NDTV report. Banerjee reportedly advised Pawar not to expel Malik from the government.

Nawab Malik to get home food; MVA govt protest; BJP's 'resign' call; Mamata's advice | ED Dawood case

Nawab Malik was reportedly allowed to get home food and take his medicines for his stay in ED's custody.

Hours after being arrested, Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik was sent to Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 3. Malik was reportedly allowed to get home food and take his medicines for his stay in ED's custody. Malik was remanded to the central probe agency's custody by a special PMLA court on February 23.
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 The Maha Vikas Aghadi ruling coalition in Maharashtra announced a mega protest on February 24, against the arrest of Cabinet member Nawab Malik. State ministers will reportedly participate in the demonstration at Mahatma Gandhi Smarak, against the ED and central government.
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 Maharashtra Opposition party BJP to hold a counter-protest across the state on February 24. The BJP is demanding Nawab Malik's resignation following allegations of being involved in deals connected to fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The state government has rejected calls for Malik's ouster.
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 Sharad Pawar, the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party, to which Nawab Malik belongs, reportedly discussed the situation with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The two had a 10-minute phone conversation in which Pawar asked the Trinamool Congress chief how she handled the situation when the CBI investigated Bengal ministers in connection with the Narada case, as per sources quoted in an NDTV report. Banerjee reportedly advised Pawar not to expel Malik from the government.
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Hours after being arrested, Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik was sent to Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 3. Malik was reportedly allowed to get home food and take his medicines for his stay in ED's custody. Malik was remanded to the central probe agency's custody by a special PMLA court on February 23.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi ruling coalition in Maharashtra announced a mega protest on February 24, against the arrest of Cabinet member Nawab Malik. State ministers will reportedly participate in the demonstration at Mahatma Gandhi Smarak, against the ED and central government.&nbsp;The ruling alliance claimed that Malik was being hounded for targeting the Narendra Modi administration.
ALSO WATCH | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/ed-to-ncb-srk-son-s-case-to-dawood-link-charge-nawab-malik-s-short-history-1645622031489" target="_blank">ED to NCB; SRK son's case to Dawood link charge: Nawab Malik's brief history</a>
Maharashtra Opposition party BJP to hold a counter-protest across the state on February 24. The BJP is demanding Nawab Malik's resignation following allegations of being involved in deals connected to fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The state government has rejected calls for Malik's ouster.
Sharad Pawar, the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party, to which Nawab Malik belongs, reportedly discussed the situation with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The two had a 10-minute phone conversation in which Pawar asked the Trinamool Congress chief how she handled the situation when the CBI investigated Bengal ministers in connection with the Narada case, as per sources quoted in an NDTV report. Banerjee reportedly advised Pawar not to expel Malik from the government.

A leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, or NCP, Nawab Malik is considered close to party chief Sharad Pawar. He is also the chief of the NCP's Mumbai unit.

ED to NCB; SRK son's case to Dawood link charge: Nawab Malik's short history

A leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, or NCP, Malik is considered close to party chief Sharad Pawar.

((SHORT 3-4 SECOND VISUALS OF NAWAB MALIK SMILING AND COMING OUT OF ED OFFICE WITH NAT, WITHOUT VO))
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 NAWAB MALIK, MAHARASHTRA MINISTER ANI LIVE SELECT - FEB 23, 2022 -&nbsp;Encoder 2 15-13-33 (0:42 - 0:49) TRANSLATION - I won't get scared. I will fight, and win.&nbsp;I will fight, and win.
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 VO: With a big smile on his face, this is how Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik reacted after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on February 23. So, who is Nawab Malik, and why is he in trouble with a central agency? Malik currently handles the ministries of minority development, skill development, employment and entrepreneurship in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra. A leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, or NCP, Malik is considered close to party chief Sharad Pawar. He is also the chief of the NCP's Mumbai unit, and the spokesperson of the party. Malik is reportedly a 5-time MLA from Mumbai's Anushakti Nagar, and prominent as one of the few Muslim leaders of NCP. Malik dominated headlines last year due to his running feud with Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede. The drugs control agency had reportedly arrested Malik's son-in-law Sameer Shabbir Khan in 2021. Then, after NCB arrested actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan in the high-profile case regarding drugs being found on a luxury cruise, Malik had conducted multiple press conferences to target officer Sameer Wankhede. Subsequently, the case was transferred to a different team. The current ED case against Nawab Malik reportedly involves fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The minister is reportedly under the scanner for alleged transactions and land deals with Dawood's associates. Recently, the ED had conducted raids and arrested Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar in the same case, as per reports.
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Following his arrest by the&nbsp;Enforcement Directorate on February 23,&nbsp;Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik reacted by smiling for cameras, and saying that he will "fight and win", as he was taken for a medical check-up.
So, who is Nawab Malik, and why is he in trouble with a central agency?
Malik currently handles the ministries of minority development, skill development, employment and entrepreneurship in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra.
ALSO WATCH | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/ed-arrests-ncp-leader-maha-minister-nawab-malik-in-money-laundering-case-1645609732136" target="_blank">ED arrests NCP leader &amp; Maha minister Nawab Malik in money laundering case</a>
A leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, or NCP, Malik is considered close to party chief Sharad Pawar.&nbsp;He is also the chief of the NCP's Mumbai unit, and the spokesperson of the party.&nbsp;Malik is reportedly a 5-time MLA from Mumbai's Anushakti Nagar, and prominent as one of the few Muslim leaders of NCP.
Malik dominated headlines last year due to his running feud with Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede.&nbsp;The drugs control agency had reportedly arrested Malik's son-in-law Sameer Shabbir Khan in 2021.&nbsp;Then, after NCB arrested actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan in the high-profile case regarding drugs being found on a luxury cruise, Malik had conducted multiple press conferences to target NCB officer Sameer Wankhede.&nbsp;Subsequently, the case was transferred to a different team.
The current ED case against Nawab Malik reportedly involves fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim.&nbsp;The minister is reportedly under the scanner for alleged transactions and land deals with Dawood's associates.&nbsp;Recently, the ED had conducted raids and arrested Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar in the same case, as per reports.

With son Aryan Khan in NCB custody, Shah Rukh Khan's fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence Mannat, to show their support for his family.
In the photos that are going viral on social media, fans were seen with placards, in solidarity with their favourite superstar and his family.
SRK fans carried hoardings that read, 'We all fans from every corner of the world love you deeply and unconditionally! We stand with you in these testing times! Take care King."
Shah Rukh Khan&rsquo;s son Aryan Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau on October 3 after a drug bust on Cordelia Cruises' Empress ship. Aryan Khan &amp; two others will remain in NCB custody till October 7.

Mumbai drugs on cruise case: Shah Rukh fans gather outside Mannat, say 'we stand by you' as Aryan stays in NCB custody

Shah Rukh Khan fans are standing with the "Badshah of Bollywood', as Aryan Khan stays in NCB custody till October 7.

Shah Rukh Khan's fans gather outside Mannat, say 'take care King'

Super: SRK's&nbsp;fans gather outside his Mumbai home&nbsp;Mannat&nbsp;in support
With son Aryan Khan in NCB custody, Shah Rukh Khan's fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence Mannat, to show their support for his family.
Super: With Aryan in NCB custody, SRK&nbsp;fans say 'we stand with you'
In the photos that are going viral on social media, fans were seen with placards, in solidarity with their favourite superstar and his family.
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SRK fans carried hoardings that read, 'We all fans from every corner of the world love you deeply and unconditionally! We stand with you in these testing times! Take care King."
Super: Aryan arrested on Oct 3 during drug bust on cruise ship
Shah Rukh Khan&rsquo;s son Aryan Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau on October 3 after a drug bust on Cordelia Cruises' Empress ship. Aryan Khan &amp; two others will remain in NCB custody till October 7.

Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB on October 3 and will remain in custody till October 7.

With son <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/5-things-you-must-know-about-shah-rukh-khan-s-son-aryan-khan-1633256418089" target="_blank">Aryan Khan</a> in NCB custody, Shah Rukh Khan's fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence Mannat, to show their support for his family.
In the photos that are going viral on social media, fans were seen with placards, in solidarity with their favourite superstar and his family.
SRK fans carried hoardings that read, 'We all fans from every corner of the world love you deeply and unconditionally! We stand with you in these testing times! Take care King."
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Shah Rukh Khan&rsquo;s son Aryan Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau on October 3 after a drug bust on Cordelia Cruises' Empress ship. Aryan Khan &amp; two others will remain in NCB custody till October 7.

In a tweet in February, actor Sidharth Shukla had said, "Life's too short to worry about what others say or think about you, just enjoy life have fun".&nbsp;
No one had imagined that the TV actor would leave us so soon. As fans mourn Sidharth, here are some actors who also died at a very young age.&nbsp;
Promising careers cut tragically short.Sidharth Shukla | 1980-2021'Bigg&nbsp;Boss 13' winner&nbsp;Sidharth Shukla's&nbsp;sudden demise on September 2 left his fans &amp; colleagues in shock.&nbsp;Sidharth died&nbsp;due to a massive cardiac arrest at the age of just 40.&nbsp;&nbsp;A national heartthrob due to his stint in TV soaps and reality shows, Sidharth also made a promising debut in Bollywood with 'Humpty Sharma&nbsp;ki Dulhania'&nbsp;and also on digital streaming platforms with 'Broken But Beautiful 3'.&nbsp;But life can be utterly unpredictable, and fans lost a fine actor with a promising career ahead.
Pratyusha Banerjee | 1991-2016Sidharth Shukla's co-star&nbsp;Pratyusha Banerjee who played Anandi in 'Balika Vadhu', died in April 2016, at the tender age of 24.&nbsp;The actor was found hanging at her Goregaon residence in Mumbai. The actress was rushed to a hospital in Andheri where she was declared brought dead.&nbsp;Pratyusha's parents accused her then-boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh of having a hand in her death.&nbsp;Three months after Pratyusha&rsquo;s death, Rahul was granted anticipatory bail by the Bombay High Court.
Sushant Singh Rajput | 1986-2020Actor Sushant Singh Rajput&lsquo;s sudden death in June 2020 became fodder for immense speculation. Among the finest and most popular actors of his generation in Bollywood, Sushant reportedly committed suicide in his apartment at the age of 34. The mysterious circumstances of his death led to an outrage from fans and co-stars and three central probe agencies - the CBI, the NCB and the ED got involved in the investigation.&nbsp;Following Sushant's death, twists and turns in the case and a drugs angle, brought the limelight back on nepotism in Bollywood. The death of Sushant Singh Rajput created a political storm between the Maharashtra govt and the Bihar govt, after which the Centre intervened and the Supreme Court directed the CBI to carry out the probe. An FIR was filed against Sushant&rsquo;s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, Sushant's family accused her of abetment of suicide and siphoning off Rs 15 crore from the late actor's account. A case was lodged by the ED against Rhea to look into a possible money-laundering angle. The NCB also stepped in after WhatsApp chats revealed that the actor was given drugs. But none of these agencies have been able to come up with the conclusive reason that might have led to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.&nbsp;
A post-mortem report concluded that Sushant died of asphyxia due to hanging while his family claims otherwise. What followed was a vitriolic media trial and witchhunt against Rhea Chakrabarty, which led to her being villanised by the media, Sushant's fans and trolls online, leading to her arrest in September last year.
The Bombay High Court eventually granted bail to the actress on October 7 last year.&nbsp;
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Jiah Khan | 1988-2013Nafisa Rizvi Khan, also known as Jiah Khan made her film debut with 2007&nbsp;Ram Gopal Verma&nbsp;film&nbsp;'Nishabd' opposite Amitabh Bachchan as a bold and sexually uninhibited teenager, and people sat up and took notice.&nbsp;Jiah then went on to&nbsp;play the role of a modern, independent woman in&nbsp;'Ghajini' opposite another big star, Aamir Khan.&nbsp;Jiah Khan was one of India&rsquo;s rising film stars but she was found dead at her Mumbai apartment in 2013 at the age of 25. Though her death was ruled to be a suicide, her mother, Rabiya, had alleged she was murdered. She pointed fingers at Sooraj Pancholi, her then-boyfriend and son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab.&nbsp;The CBI who took over Jiha's case, upheld the Mumbai police's original finding that Jiah&rsquo;s death was a suicide. Jiah's mother, Rabbiya has never stopped questioning the authorities&rsquo; version of events. She even wrote a letter to PM Modi, alleging that the CBI had 'deliberately distorted' facts in the case. Post Jiah's death, a narrative emerged, based on every Bollywood clich&eacute;, which spoke of a troubled starlet, who was depressed after her boyfriend had left her for someone else. Some reports said she was struggling to compete in a ruthless industry. Eight years on, the mystery of how or why Jiah died is still murkier than ever.

Sidharth Shukla to Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood actors who died too soon

Promising careers cut tragically short. Bollywood&nbsp;actors who were gone too soon.

Gone too soon: Bollywood stars who died at an young age

((show sidharth shukla image with his tweet as a snapshot on the side)) In a tweet in February, actor Sidharth Shukla had said, "Life's too short to worry about what others say or think about you, just enjoy life have fun".&nbsp;
 ((continue with Sidharth images)) No one had imagined that the TV actor would leave us so soon. As fans mourn Sidharth, here are some actors who also died at a very young age.&nbsp;
 Promising careers cut tragically short.
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 Sidharth Shukla | 1980-2021
 ((opening breathe sidharth shukla announced winner by salman on finale episode))
 'Bigg&nbsp;Boss 13' winner&nbsp;Sidharth Shukla's&nbsp;sudden demise on September 2 left his fans &amp; colleagues in shock.&nbsp;
 ((2 way split screen sidharth images/visuals with funeral visuals from Oshiwara crematorium))
 Sidharth died&nbsp;due to a massive cardiac arrest at the age of just 40.&nbsp;&nbsp;A national heartthrob due to his stint in TV soaps and reality shows, Sidharth also made a promising debut in Bollywood with 'Humpty Sharma&nbsp;ki Dulhania'&nbsp;and also on digital streaming platforms with 'Broken But Beautiful 3'.&nbsp; But life can be utterly unpredictable, and fans lost a fine actor with a promising career ahead.
((use a happy breathe from with Shehnaaz gill from Bigg Boss 13)) ((fade into transition)) (transition plac in with name, b&amp;w photo and date)
 Pratyusha Banerjee | 1991-2016 ((use sidharth-pratyusha scene as breathe here from Balika Vadhu)) ((use Pratyusha images from her Insta page)) Sidharth Shukla's co-star&nbsp;Pratyusha Banerjee who played Anandi in 'Balika Vadhu', died in April 2016, at the tender age of 24.&nbsp;
The actor was found hanging at her Goregaon residence in Mumbai. The actress was rushed to a hospital in Andheri where she was declared brought dead.&nbsp; ((show 2 way split screen: her parents vs Rahul raj singh))
Pratyusha's parents accused her then-boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh of having a hand in her death.&nbsp;
((show generic visuals of Rahul Raj Singh))&nbsp;
Three months after Pratyusha&rsquo;s death, Rahul was granted anticipatory bail by the Bombay High Court.
(transition plac in with name, b&amp;w photo and date)
 Sushant Singh Rajput | 1986-2020 ((Sushant Singh happy visuals at a mahurat or film event....)) Actor Sushant Singh Rajput&lsquo;s sudden death in June 2020 became fodder for immense speculation. &nbsp;
((start showing visuals from Dil Bechara trailer on VO)) ((then go into breathe))
Among the finest and most popular actors of his generation in Bollywood, Sushant reportedly committed suicide in his apartment at the age of 34.
((breathe from dil bechara trailer: sushant happy scenes.....ek tha raja ek thi rani, dono mar gaye khatam kahaani....)) ((gfx: Sushant image....animated gfx with CBI, ED, NCB popping up one by one as per VO)) 
((header for gfx / Text:&nbsp;Probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's death))&nbsp; ((image on the left .....each agency name with logo popping up on the right)) The mysterious circumstances of his death led to an outrage from fans and co-stars and three central probe agencies - the CBI, the NCB and the ED got involved in the investigation.&nbsp;
((show montage of fan protests over Sushant's death all over India)) Following Sushant's death, twists and turns in the case and a drugs angle, brought the limelight back on nepotism in Bollywood.
((Show 3 way split screen, Sushant's father....CBI/ED officials....Rhea Chakrabarty being summoned for questioning visuals)) The death of Sushant Singh Rajput created a political storm between the Maharashtra govt and the Bihar govt, after which the Centre intervened and the Supreme Court directed the CBI to carry out the probe. ((2 way split screen: Sushant's family vs Rhea)) An FIR was filed against Sushant&rsquo;s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, Sushant's family accused her of abetment of suicide and siphoning off Rs 15 crore from the late actor's account. ((2 way Rhea with Sushant....Rhea visuals will be all videos of her appearing for questioning at ED office.....pull out from stories done last year)) A case was lodged by the ED against Rhea to look into a possible money-laundering angle. The NCB also stepped in after WhatsApp chats revealed that the actor was given drugs.
But none of these agencies have been able to come up with the conclusive reason that might have led to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.&nbsp;
A post-mortem report concluded that Sushant died of asphyxia due to hanging while his family claims otherwise. ((show Rhea in black hoodie appearing to court....with smash patriarchy slogan ....roses are red...violets are blue let's smash the patriarchy me and you)) What followed was a vitriolic media trial and witchhunt against Rhea Chakrabarty, which led to her being villanised by the media, Sushant's fans and trolls online, leading to her arrest in September last year.
The Bombay High Court eventually granted bail to the actress on October 7 last year.&nbsp; (transition plac in with name, b&amp;w photo and date)
Jiah Khan | 1988-2013 ((start with Jiah images)) ((then go into Nishabd trailer))
Nafisa Rizvi Khan, also known as Jiah Khan made her film debut with 2007&nbsp;Ram Gopal Verma&nbsp;film&nbsp;'Nishabd' opposite Amitabh Bachchan as a bold and sexually uninhibited teenager, and people sat up and took notice.&nbsp; ((breathe dialogue: Jiah wIth Big B scene in Nishabd trailer))
((show Jiah in Gajini with Aamir Khan)) Jiah then went on to&nbsp;play the role of a modern, independent woman in&nbsp;'Ghajini' opposite another big star, Aamir Khan.
((show Jiah visuals / stills))&nbsp; Jiah Khan was one of India&rsquo;s rising film stars but she was found dead at her Mumbai apartment in 2013 at the age of 25. Though her death was ruled to be a suicide, her mother, Rabiya, had alleged she was murdered.&nbsp;
((2-way split screen: Jiah Khan with Sooraj Pancholi)) She pointed fingers at Sooraj Pancholi, her then-boyfriend and son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab.
((Show Jiah's mother, her family, her sisters))
The CBI who took over Jiha's case, upheld the Mumbai police's original finding that Jiah&rsquo;s death was a suicide. Jiah's mother, Rabbiya has never stopped questioning the authorities&rsquo; version of events. She even wrote a letter to PM Modi, alleging that the CBI had 'deliberately distorted' facts in the case.
((show Jiah stills till the end)) Post Jiah's death, a narrative emerged, based on every Bollywood clich&eacute;, which spoke of a troubled starlet, who was depressed after her boyfriend had left her for someone else.&nbsp;
Some reports said she was struggling to compete in a ruthless industry. Eight years on, the mystery of how or why Jiah died is still murkier than ever.

Sidharth Shukla's&nbsp;sudden demise&nbsp;has left fans and fellow actors in shock. Here's a look at some other celebrities who died at a very young age.

In a tweet in February, actor Sidharth Shukla had said, "Life's too short to worry about what others say or think about you, just enjoy life have fun".&nbsp;
No one had imagined that the TV actor would leave us so soon. As fans mourn Sidharth, here are some actors who also died at a very young age.&nbsp;
Promising careers cut tragically short. Sidharth Shukla | 1980-2021 'Bigg&nbsp;Boss 13' winner&nbsp;Sidharth Shukla's&nbsp;sudden demise on September 2 left his fans &amp; colleagues in shock.&nbsp;Sidharth died&nbsp;due to a massive cardiac arrest at the age of just 40.&nbsp;&nbsp;A national heartthrob due to his stint in TV soaps and reality shows, Sidharth also made a promising debut in Bollywood with 'Humpty Sharma&nbsp;ki Dulhania'&nbsp;and also on digital streaming platforms with 'Broken But Beautiful 3'.&nbsp;But life can be utterly unpredictable, and fans lost a fine actor with a promising career ahead.
 Pratyusha Banerjee | 1991-2016 Sidharth Shukla's co-star&nbsp;Pratyusha Banerjee who played Anandi in 'Balika Vadhu', died in April 2016, at the tender age of 24.&nbsp;The actor was found hanging at her Goregaon residence in Mumbai. The actress was rushed to a hospital in Andheri where she was declared brought dead.&nbsp;Pratyusha's parents accused her then-boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh of having a hand in her death.&nbsp;Three months after Pratyusha&rsquo;s death, Rahul was granted anticipatory bail by the Bombay High Court.
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Sushant Singh Rajput | 1986-2020 Actor Sushant Singh Rajput&lsquo;s sudden death in June 2020 became fodder for immense speculation. Among the finest and most popular actors of his generation in Bollywood, Sushant reportedly committed suicide in his apartment at the age of 34. The mysterious circumstances of his death led to an outrage from fans and co-stars and three central probe agencies - the CBI, the NCB and the ED got involved in the investigation.&nbsp;Following Sushant's death, twists and turns in the case and a drugs angle, brought the limelight back on nepotism in Bollywood. The death of Sushant Singh Rajput created a political storm between the Maharashtra govt and the Bihar govt, after which the Centre intervened and the Supreme Court directed the CBI to carry out the probe. An FIR was filed against Sushant&rsquo;s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, Sushant's family accused her of abetment of suicide and siphoning off Rs 15 crore from the late actor's account. A case was lodged by the ED against Rhea to look into a possible money-laundering angle. The NCB also stepped in after WhatsApp chats revealed that the actor was given drugs. But none of these agencies have been able to come up with the conclusive reason that might have led to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.&nbsp;
A post-mortem report concluded that Sushant died of asphyxia due to hanging while his family claims otherwise. What followed was a vitriolic media trial and witchhunt against Rhea Chakrabarty, which led to her being villanised by the media, Sushant's fans and trolls online, leading to her arrest in September last year.&nbsp;The Bombay High Court eventually granted bail to the actress on October 7 last year.&nbsp;
Jiah Khan | 1988-2013
Nafisa Rizvi Khan, also known as Jiah Khan made her film debut with 2007&nbsp;Ram Gopal Verma&nbsp;film&nbsp;'Nishabd' opposite Amitabh Bachchan as a bold and sexually uninhibited teenager, and people sat up and took notice.&nbsp;Jiah then went on to&nbsp;play the role of a modern, independent woman in&nbsp;'Ghajini' opposite another big star, Aamir Khan.&nbsp;Jiah Khan was one of India&rsquo;s rising film stars but she was found dead at her Mumbai apartment in 2013 at the age of 25. Though her death was ruled to be a suicide, her mother, Rabiya, had alleged she was murdered. She pointed fingers at Sooraj Pancholi, her then-boyfriend and son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab.&nbsp;The CBI who took over Jiha's case, upheld the Mumbai police's original finding that Jiah&rsquo;s death was a suicide. Jiah's mother, Rabbiya has never stopped questioning the authorities&rsquo; version of events. She even wrote a letter to PM Modi, alleging that the CBI had 'deliberately distorted' facts in the case. Post Jiah's death, a narrative emerged, based on every Bollywood clich&eacute;, which spoke of a troubled starlet, who was depressed after her boyfriend had left her for someone else. Some reports said she was struggling to compete in a ruthless industry. Eight years on, the mystery of how or why Jiah died is still murkier than ever.

Late actor&nbsp;Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-flatmate Siddharth Pithani who was arrested by the NCB&nbsp;from Hyderabad has now been sent to&nbsp;five-day custody till June 1.
Pithani&nbsp;was arrested from Hyderabad on May 26 and was brought to Mumbai in a drug case related to the late actor's death.
Reports are Sushant's&nbsp;ex-flatmate Pithani&nbsp;was arrested &amp; sent to remand after he did not join the investigation on being summoned several times.&nbsp;
Siddharth Pithani&nbsp;who had been earlier questioned by the CBI, Mumbai Police and Enforcement Directorate in Sushant's&nbsp;death case&nbsp;was among the four people present at the actor's home in Mumbai when he was found hanging in his room on June 14.

Sushant Singh Rajput case: NCB gets 5-day custody of Siddharth Pithani

Sushant&nbsp;case: NCB gets 5-day custody of&nbsp;Siddharth Pithani
Pithani&nbsp;held for probe in drug case related to SSR's&nbsp;death
Pithani&nbsp;held after after he didn't join investigation: reports
Pithani&nbsp;was earlier questioned by the CBI, Mumbai Police, ED

Late actor&nbsp;Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-flatmate Siddharth Pithani who was arrested by the NCB&nbsp;from Hyderabad has now been sent to&nbsp;five-day custody till June 1.
Pithani&nbsp;was arrested from Hyderabad on May 26 and was brought to Mumbai for probe in a drug case related to SSR's death.
Reports are Pithani&nbsp;was arrested &amp; sent to remand after he did not join the investigation despite being summoned several times.&nbsp;
Siddharth Pithani&nbsp;who was earlier questioned by the CBI, Mumbai Police and Enforcement Directorate in Sushant's&nbsp;death case&nbsp;was among the four people present at the actor's home in Mumbai when he was found hanging in his room on June 14.

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