Aryan Khan has role in illicit procurement, consumption of contraband: NCB
The Hindu
NCB says there was sufficient knowledge that Aryan Khan was in touch with some persons abroad who appeared to be part of international drug network
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Wednesday opposed the bail application of actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, saying he had a role in illicit procurement and consumption of contraband and there was sufficient knowledge that he was in touch with some persons abroad who appeared to be a part of an international drug network for illicit procurement of drugs.
Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, for NCB, said before the special Narcotics Drugs Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act court, “This is a responsible agency in the country. Drug trafficking is a very serious concern in society. Day in and day out, youngsters consume drugs at rave parties. It is affecting the nation.”
Referring to WhatsApp chats, he stated that there was a specific reference to bulk quantity and that couldn’t be for one’s own consumption. Mr. Aryan Khan and Arbaaz Merchant (also lodged at Arthur Road Jail) have known each other since 8-10 years and the contraband of 6 grams was found with Merchant. It was for their consumption and Mr. Khan knew of the possession. Therefore, as per the law, this would amount to conscious possession. The nature of the drugs for bulk quantity were all hard drugs. So far, 20 people have been arrested and four are drug peddlers.