shot-button
HMPV HMPV
Home > Mumbai > Mumbai News > Article > Aryan Khan being made scapegoat NCB remand misleading says Arbaaz Merchants lawyer

Aryan Khan being made ‘scapegoat,’ NCB remand misleading, says Arbaaz Merchant’s lawyer

Updated on: 05 December,2021 07:54 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Faizan Khan | faizan.khan@mid-day.com

Lashing out at the NCB, Sayed said that they have recovered 5 grams of Charas from the three accused but later, MDMA and cocaine was added to the remand

Aryan Khan being made ‘scapegoat,’ NCB remand misleading, says Arbaaz Merchant’s lawyer

Arbaaz Merchant. Pic/Shadab Khan

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday demanded an extension of custody of Aryan Khan and two other accused of the Mumbai cruise drug raid case till October 13.


The NCB told the Killa Court that there could be an involvement of an international drug cartel in this case, therefore, they will need more time to investigate and unearth other details.


Earlier, the NCB had said that they have obtained “incriminating evidence” including WhatsApp chats that show that Aryan Khan was part of the drug nexus.


However, Adv Taraq Sayed appearing for accused number 2 Arbaaz Merchant said that the NCB remand is misleading as it is silent on the quantity of the drugs and whom it was found on.

Also Read: Cruise drug raid case: NCB seeks custody of Aryan Khan, others till October 13

Lashing out at the NCB, Sayed said that they have recovered 5 grams of Charas from the three accused but later, MDMA and cocaine was added to the remand. He also said that NCB was not seeking custody on WhatsApp chats that took place years ago; it was seeking custody on seizure.

Sayed added that the NCB did not show the panchnama yesterday and he needs to see it first. The current remand application is giving the anti-drug agency the room to manipulate the case, he went on.

He further said that accused number 1, Aryan Khan is being made a scapegoat in this case because nothing was found on or seized from him and the agency is only claiming that he was going to consume.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Did you find this article helpful?

Yes
No

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK