The Narcotics Control Bureau is investigating the drug probe in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Former Dharmatic Entertainment employee and executive producer Kshitij Ravi Prasad has accused the Narcotics Control Bureau of coercion. Kshitij’s custody has been extended till October 6. He has now alleged the NCB of harassment and coercion to falsely implicate Bollywood stars.
As reported by Mumbai Mirror, Appearing before special Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) court on Saturday Kshitij said, “While recording my statement, the NCB has been consistently threatening and coercing me to make statements against Karan Johar and other officials of Dharma Productions and that in the event I did not, they would false implicate my wife and other family members. I have been repeatedly harassed and coerced into falsely implicating Dino Morea, Arjun Rampal and Ranbir Kapoor in the present proceedings despite me repeatedly stating that I do not know the said persons and have no knowledge of such allegations.”
Mutha Ashok Jain, deputy director-general of NCB, told the portal, “The allegations made by Kshitij Prasad in court are false. We have submitted statements of the accused before the magistrate. I would not like to share any details about the statements given and the investigation.”
The official further added that Kshitij has been arrogant, adamant, and non-cooperative.
Kshitij has been accused of procuring marijuana. However, while speaking to the media, he had claimed that he was being framed.
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