MUMBAI: The Narcotics Control Bureau has arrested the late actor’s girlfriend Riya Chakraborty in connection with actor Shashant’s suicide case.
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According to Indian media, in the Sashant suicide case, where the actor was found to be taking drugs for mental illness, there was also a drug aspect on which the anti-drug agency NBC found some evidence. Sashant Singh Rajput’s girlfriend Riya Chakraborty Has been taken into custody.
Actor Rhea Chakraborty arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Mumbai: KPS Malhotra, Deputy Director, Narcotics Control Bureau pic.twitter.com/aB4zKOoawL
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
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During the investigation of the suicide case, the police had received such chats in which it was mentioned that Riya Chakraborty had bought drugs for Shashant Singh. Police shared the screen shots with the National Narcotics Bureau.
Riya Chakraborty underwent medical test before arrest — Photo: Viral Bhayani Instagram
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Investigators had been interrogating Riya Chakravarty for three days but she could not give satisfactory answers so she has been taken into custody today. NBC also wants information from the actress about the drug mafia.
Indian people and showbiz personalities appear divided over Riya Chakraborty’s arrest — Photo: Eugene Shah Instagram
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Riya Chakraborty’s blood tests will also be taken during his detention, while his corona test was also done before his arrest. There has been no comment from Shashant Singh’s family, but fans on social media have expressed happiness over Riya’s arrest.
Actress arrested by police – Photo: News18
It is to be noted that emerging Indian actor Shashant Singh Rajput had committed suicide by hanging himself from a fan in his room for which his family and fans had blamed Shashant’s girlfriend actress Riachkruti.
Sashant’s family accuses Riya Chakraborty of having an affair with Sashant for money, making him a drug addict— Photo: File