Arjun Rampal skips second summon; to appear before NCB on December 22 in drug probe

Actor Arjun Rampal, who was summoned by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning in connection with a drug probe skipped his summon on Wednesday, December 16. Citing personal reasons, Rampal said he will t be able to join probe today and sought time from ncy till December 21.

Suggesting a later date, actor said he will join probe on December 22 at 11 am. Responding to Rampal’s request, central ncy said if actor fails to turn up on revised date (Dec 22), actions will be initiated against him.

Rampal was summoned by NCB for questioning in connection with Bollywood-drug probe linked to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. 

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NCB h earlier raided Rampal's residence on vember 9 and h seized electronic ggets such as laptops, mobile phones and tablets. officials have also questioned his driver during investigation.

actor was questioned by NCB for several hours last month, while his partner Gabriella Demetries was quizzed for two consecutive days. Rampal’s friend Paul Bartel and Gabriella’s bror Agisilaos Demetries have alrey been arrested by ncy.

Refuting reports of alleged drug links, Rampal h told media that NCB h found a prescription for medicines at his residence, which was handed over to officials. actor also said that he was cooperating with investigation and NCB officials were doing a good job.

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NCB probes Bollywood-Drug nexus

NCB launched investigation into alleged drug use in Bollywood after actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found de in his Mumbai apartment in June. In its initial crackdown, central ncy arrested Rajput's ex-girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, her bror Showik and a few ors under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Rhea and some or accused have been granted interim bail.

NCB has so far nabbed 29 people including Bollywood celebs, comedienne Bharti Singh, her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa and bror of Arjun Rampal’s partner Agisilaos Demetries.

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