By Manish Mishra
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) submitted to the Bombay High Court that Rhea Chakraborty bought drugs for and “concealed” Sushant Singh Rajput’s drug habit, and demanded Section 27A of the NDPS Act to be applied against Actress which provides punishment for financing drug trafficking and harbouring offenders.
NCB tells Court that Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik is “active members of (a) drug syndicate connected with high society personalities and drug suppliers”.
Earlier on September 24 asked the NCB to submit reply for bail pleas.
NCB submitted two affidavits in Court and submitted to the Court that the drugs allegedly linked to Actress were “not meant for personal consumption”, added, “Electronic evidence such as WhatsApp chats, records were retrieved from the mobile, laptop and hard-disk and it indicated payment made for the drugs. Thus, there is ample evidence to show that the present applicant Rhea has not only regularly dealt (with) but has also financed illicit trafficking of drugs.”
NCB said despite being aware of that Sushant Singh Rajput consumed drugs, Chakraborty “harboured” him and “concealed” the fact. “It is further submitted that if overall scenario is seen, then the present applicant (Rhea) being aware of the fact that Sushant Singh Rajput being someone who is engaged in consumption has harboured him and concealed him whilst he was engaged in consuming the drugs.
NCB added, “It is clear from the statement and electronic evidence gathered by (the) NCB (that the) applicant is an active member of the drug syndicate connected with high society personalities and drug suppliers. There is sufficient evidence gathered that she is involved in drug trafficking. The applicant used to facilitate drug deliveries and payment through credit cards/ cash/ payment gateways for the contraband.”
The affidavits say, “It is clear that she had actively aided, abetted and financed other accused persons from drug transactions in pursuance of criminal conspiracy. It is clear that the drugs which were financed were not meant for personal consumption but for supplying the same to another person… Therefore, Section 27A of the NDPS Act is clearly applicable in the case.”
Seeking Rejection of Bail NCB submitted to the High Court that as the investigation is at a crucial stage, bail would hamper the probe.
