NCB seeks Kshitij Prasad's custody extension, says producer's answers 'unsatisfactory'

As judicial custody of executive producer Kshitij Ravi Prasad in connection with Bollywood-drug probe comes to an end, Narcotics Control Bureau on Saturday issued a statement regarding former’s interrogation.

central ncy said, Kshitij, who was formerly associated with a top banner, cooperated during investigation, but gave unsatisfactory answers to NCB. As his custody is set to complete soon, NCB is w set to seek an extension of his remand. y have taken him for his medical and will present him before court.   

Last week, Republic Media Network had learnt that influential persons including bureaucrats and politicians were pressurising NCB following arrest of Kshitij Prasad. As per sources, NCB was shocked at Kshitij's reach and pressure put on ncy after his arrest. Kshitij was arrested on September 26 and was remanded to NCB custody till October 3. 

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Lawyer claims statement taken 'under pressure'

Meanwhile, Kshitij Ravi Prasad's lawyer Satish Maneshinde, who also happens to be Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer, has told court that accused was 'harassed and blackmailed' to give a statement. He was also subjected to third-degree and ill-treatment, lawyer alleged. As per Prasad's te to court, he "unwillingly signed statement after nearly 50 hours of interrogation, humiliation and torment".

However, NCB slammed reports of manhandling Kshitij and claimed that it has been purportedly released by advocate Satish Maneshinde. 

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Marijuana and small amounts of weed were seized from Kshitij’s place during raids at his house following which he was picked by NCB for interrogation. He was named during interrogation of alleged drug peddler Anuj Keshwani and actor Rakul Preet Singh.

As per sources, Kshitij Ravi Prasad named two Bollywood celebrities and two producers during his questioning. NCB found his chats with drug peddlers Ankush Arneja, Anuj Keswani, and Karamjeet, where he sought hash and MDMA. Ankush Arneja has also been arrested by NCB. During questioning, he also stated that he 'occasionally' consumed only marijuana, but hard drugs, sources had said.

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gave 'unsatisfactory' answers, NCB to seek extension of his custody