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After NCB arrest, Rhea sent to 14-day judicial custody

Actor Rhea Chakraborty, who was arrested earlier today by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), has been sent to 14-day judicial custody. This comes after Rhea's bail application was rejected.

After NCB arrest, Rhea sent to 14-day judicial custody
After NCB arrest, Rhea sent to 14-day judicial custody

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Published : Sep 8, 2020, 10:44 PM IST

Updated : Sep 8, 2020, 10:52 PM IST

Mumbai:Actor Rhea Chakraborty who was arrested today in a drug case by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), has been remanded for 14-day judicial custody. Her bail application has been rejected.

The Jalebi actor has been asked to approach the Sessions Court with her bail plea.

The NCB has arrested the Bollywood actor under sections 89(c), 20(b), 27(a), 28 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS).

As per sources, on Day three of her interrogation by the NCB, Rhea admitted that she was consuming not just marijuana, but also hard drugs.

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As per top sources, the actor had earlier admitted ‘procuring drugs’ along with her brother Showik, who has also been arrested by NCB. In her latest statement to the NCB, Rhea stated that she was consuming ‘chemicals’ or hard drugs, apart from marijuana, as per sources.

Last Updated : Sep 8, 2020, 10:52 PM IST

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