MUMBAI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday arrested Rhea Chakraborty after questioning her for three days in connection with drugs-related allegations in her boyfriend and actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.
After three days of questioning in connection with drugs-related allegations, NCB sought her custody during an online court hearing on Tuesday. Her brother Showik Chakraborty was also arrested earlier by NCB in the same case. While seeking the custody, the NCB said that it has a piece of evidence and information that need to be probed further against the accused film star.
The sources in NCB said that the 28-year-old actor Rhea Chakraborty, who dated deceased actor Sushant Singh Rajput admitted to NCB that she used to procure drugs for the Bollywood star and also using them at times. If the charges against her proved, then she will face jail for up to 10 years. The court will decide whether to grant her bail.
Rhea, named as an accused in the CBI investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's death on June 14, had denied using drugs in TV interviews. According to sources, she broke down when confronted with her brother Showik Chakraborty, who was in NCB custody.
The NCB had questioned the actor based on WhatsApp chats retrieved from her phone, which revealed alleged conversations around procuring drugs.
Sources said on her second day of questioning on Monday, Rhea made an emotional declaration to the NCB that "Whatever I did, I did for Sushant", sources said, adding that the actor had denied doing drugs but was evasive on certain questions.
"Rhea has been arrested and due process of informing the family has been completed," said deputy director of NCB, KPS Malhotra.
She was taken to a public hospital here for medical check-up and COVID-19 tests soon after her arrest.
Rajput, 34, was found dead at his Bandra apartment here on June 14.
Before entering the vehicle along with NCB officials, Rhea waved at the assembled media persons at the anti-drug agency's office in south Mumbai.
Clad in black, Rhea reached the NCB office at Ballard Estate around 10.30 am on Tuesday and was also seen carrying a bag with her, while entering the office.
The 28-year-old girlfriend of Sushant Singh Rajput had in recent TV interviews denied that she consumed drugs.
(With agency inputs)