Jaya Saha, Madhu Mantena depose before NCB; summons to Deepika, Sara, Shraddha, Rakul, Simone | UPDATES

Actress and Congress politician Nagma has raised the question why the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has not yet summoned Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, who has admitted to having taken drugs in the past.

Nagma also said the NCB is trying to malign the image of top Bollywood actresses by sharing information of ongoing investigation related to them with the media.

"Why has the NCB not summoned Kangana Ranaut who has admitted to have taken drugs . If they could summon other actresses on basis of what's app chat ?? Hypocrite and is this the duty of NCB to leak out information to Press and malign the image of only female top actresses 56 inch," Nagma tweeted from her verified account on Wednesday evening.

Nagma's jibe at Kangana comes on a day when the NCB said that it has summoned Bollywood actresses Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh for questioning in its ongoing probe on Bollywood's alleged links with drug traders.

NCB's Mumbai team has given physical summons in the ongoing drugs case. Case number 16 has been given Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor. 

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The NCB team also handed over the summon to Sara Ali Khan at her residence in Mumbai.

Two officials of the NCB team reach Shraddha Kapoor's house to hand over the summon for questioning in the drugs case.

Actress Meera Chopra has raised the question why cannabis oil, or CBD oil, is freely available for online purchase if it is illegal in India. On Wednesday evening, Meera tweeted to say CBD oil can be bought off the net and that she had checked its availability on a shopping website.

"Just asking, how is cbd oil freely available online if its illegal. I checked its avaialble on amazon too. Why no regulation if its illegal? #cbdoil," Meera tweeted from her verified account.

Actress Meera Chopra has raised the question why cannabis oil, or CBD oil, is freely available for online purchase if it is illegal in India. On Wednesday evening, Meera tweeted to say CBD oil can be bought off the net and that she had checked its availability on a shopping website. "Just asking, how is cbd oil freely available online if its illegal. I checked its avaialble on amazon too. Why no regulation if its illegal? #cbdoil," Meera tweeted from her verified account.

Rakul Preet Singh, Simone Khambatta and Shruti Modi have been summoned by the agency tomorrow ie September 23 while Deepika Padukone has been asked to appear on September 25. Sara Ali Khan and Shradhha Kapoor will be questioned by NCB on 26th September.

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In a major development, the NCB has sent summons to Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh in drugs case probe.

Jaya Saha being questioned for the third consecutive day today. However, she will not be arrested as of now, say NCB sources.

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TV stars Abigal Pandey and Sanam Johar being questioned by NCB.

Sushant's talent manager Jaya Saha reached the NCB guest house where she has joined the drug-related probe with Madhu Mantena and Dhruv Chitgopekar.

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Abigail Jain is an Indian television actress best known for her lead role in the series Humse Hai Liife. She also has a lead role in the Hindi television drama Kya Dill Mein Hai and in Zindagi Wins.  She became engaged to boyfriend Sanam Johar during their participation in dance reality show Nach Baliye in 2017

Sanam Johar is a famous dancer and choreographer. He was born on 26 April in New Delhi, India. He rose to fame due to dance reality show Dance India Dance. He is currently dating Abigail.

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The NCB team raided the house of TV star Abigail Jain and dancer Sanam Johar today morning.

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Sushant Singh Rajput 'teared up' on hearing Kedarnath ending

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According to sources, TV actors Abigail Pandey and Sanam Johar have also been named in the interrogation of Anuj Keshwani and Ankush. In this connection, the NCB team also raided two different targets today. Inquiries may be held soon.

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Kwan talent management director Dhruv reached NCB guest house.

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Script co-writer Kanika Dhillon of the Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer Kedarnath on Wednesday recalled how the late actor was moved to tears on hearing the ending of the 2018 film. "Writing Mansoor for you was special! You gave it your all! You teared up as I narrated the end of #Kedarnath the first time -- last shot Mansoor leaves us with a haunting smile and a heart full of love forever," Kanika tweeted.

Rhea Chakraborty in bail plea: I am innocent, subjected to witch-hunt

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NCB questioning Madhu Mantana and Jaya Saha together: Sources

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti shared a thank you post for the late actor's fans and their messages. She wrote, ''#Message4SSR #SushantSinghRajput Received more than 3 lakhs heartwarming messages. I cried reading, listening and watching them. I cannot even fathom the kind of love and legacy he has left behind. He has left us an extended family in every SSRian. Thanks for all the support. Know that God and Bhai are with us every step of the way."

Actress Rhea Chakraborty, arrested in a drug case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, has said in her bail plea filed in the Bombay High Court that she is innocent and NCB is "deliberately" trying to invoke stringent charges against her and her family. Chakraborty said all of this has taken a "severe toll on her mental health and well being". Any further custody will worsen her mental health, she said in her plea filed through her counsel Satish Maneshinde.

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Navneet Rana in an interview with India TV speaks about the drug nexus. Speaking about the same, she says that not just Bollywood but the trend of drugs is prevalent in a lot of sections including politicians, cricketers, etc. This has been going on for years and there are sources who have been protecting such people.

Hearing of 10 accused in drug probe postponed due to rain in Mumbai.

#SushantSinghRajput death case: Film Producer Madhu Mantena arrives at Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) office in Mumbai. He has been summoned by NCB to join the investigation in the case.

I have not joined any political party as of now and I have not taken any decision on it yet. As far as social work is concerned, I can do it without entering politics too: Gupteshwar Pandey. He recently took VRS from his services in Bihar Police as Director General of Police(DGP)

Bombay High Court Chief Justice has declared a holiday today for HC, after severe waterlogging in city. Today’s board to be taken up tomorrow: Satish Maneshinde, Rhea's lawyer. Rhea & Showik Chakraborty had filed bail pleas in NDPS case before HC, it was to be heard today.

"The Request for VRS by DGP Bihar Guptehwar Pandey and granting VRS by Bihar Government and Union Govt in 24 hours is as fast as the Bihar Govt Transfer of FIR against Rhea Chakraborty to CBI and acceptance of it by Union Govt. This is not justice for SSR but Justice for Gupteshwar Pandey, Satymev Jayate ," says Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer Satish Maneshinde

HC will not hear Rhea Chakraborty's bail application today due to heavy rains all night. The hearing will take place tomorrow. - Satish Maneshinde

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In her bail plea, Rhea Chakraborty has claimed that Sushant Singh Rajput used to take drugs before she entered his life. She also said that the late actor was doubtful that his father is suffering from bipolar disorder and his sister is also suffering from mental problems. Rhea, through her lawyer, claimed that she is innocent and has never done any commercial dealing of drugs.

During NCB interrogation, talent manager Jaya Saha admitted that she arranged CBD oil for actress Shraddha Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty, late actor Sushant Singh Rajput as well as producer Madhu Mantena Verma. She has claimed that she bought the CBD oil online and it is not banned. She also said that even doctors prescribe CBD oil to those who suffer from anxiety. She further said that she is not in contact with any drug peddler and denied all other allegations.

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Maharashtra Congress will ask questions from the agencies investigating Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case through social media daily from tomorrow.

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Sushant Singh Rajput sister Shweta Singh Kirti shared a picture from the late actor's film Kedarnath and said, "Whatever he (Bhai) did, he gave his 100%. Now the justice and the revolution too will be 100%. Faith #JusticeforSushantSingRajput."

Mumbai court rejected Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik's bail plea and sent them to judicial custody till October 6. "Rhea Chakraborty in her bail application made a statement that she is innocent and was falsely implicated in the case. On the contrary, she has allegedly named 15 Bollywood celebrities, including those procuring and consuming drugs. She made self-incriminatory confessions before the NCB and in her application on September 8, she has formally retracted all such incriminatory confessions.

"I strongly believe that she is going to stay in Byculla jail much longer than anticipated as the investigation is still at an early stage. If she is released, she might tamper with the prosecution evidence," said criminal lawyer Jaikush Hoon.

The name of Bollywood producer, Madhu Mantena Verma, has also surfaced in the NCB investigation. His chats with Jaya Saha has come into the limelight. NCB summoned Madhu to join the probe on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Narcotics Contro Bureau (NCB) grilled Sushant Singh Rajput's talent manager Jaya Saha along with KWAN CEO Dhruv Chitgopekar for over six hours. Actress Deepika Padukone's manager Karishma Prakash was also called for questioning but she skipped the summon claiming bad heath.

NCB has summoned Jaya Saha and Dhruv Chirgopekar to join the probe on WEdnesday as well.