Sushant Singh Rajput case: make-up artist Suraj Godmbe held with cocaine in Mumbai

new Delhi: The case of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death has been on hold ever since the actor died on June 14, 2020. His father lodged an FIR against his girlfriend Riya Chakraborty, his brother Shovik Chakraborty and others at Patna Police Station. The case was transferred to the CBI for investigation. The ED and NCB also joined the investigation, investigating the case of SSR’s death after the money laundering and drug issue.

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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had earlier arrested people from the industry, including Riya Chakraborty, Shovik Chakraborty, comedians Bharti Singh, Harsh Limbachia and others.

As per the latest update, NCB has reportedly arrested Bollywood makeup artist and hairstylist Suraj Godambe. Based on a PTI report, Suraj Godambe and another man identified as an auto-rickshaw driver named Lalchandra Yadav were arrested after seizing ‘small quantities’ of cocaine from their possession. The agency on Wednesday raided Meera Tower in Oshiwara area of ​​suburban Andheri and allegedly seized 16 drug packets weighing 17.6 grams from their possession.

“Godambe is the receiver of drugs in this case, while Yadav is the supplier,” an official quoted PTI as saying. Yadav supplied cocaine on behalf of a ‘Nigerian syndicate’. The officer further revealed that both were arrested after questioning and produced in a Mumbai court. The court remanded the accused to NCB custody till 16 December.

Meanwhile, NCB has been conducting searches in Mumbai since Tuesday and reportedly recovered Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 13.51 lakh in cash during the search. The agency has also arrested two persons including drug peddler Rigel Mahakal in the drugs case related to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

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(With inputs from PTI)