Drugs Case: NCB Questions Ananya Panday

Mumbai: Actor Chunky Panday’s daughter Ananya Panday is being questioned by the NCB after she reached the agency’s office around 4 pm. The actor was sent summons earlier today and asked to appear before the anti-drug agency for questioning. Sources in the NCB said that her name has been under the scanner for a few days. Meanwhile, the special court has extended the judicial custody of eight accused in the drugs-on-cruise case including Aryan and Arbaaz till October 30.

Earlier, there were reports that Aryan’s WhatsApp chats included discussion on drugs with an upcoming Bollywood actress. The NCB had submitted the WhatsApp chat to the special court on Wednesday. His chats with drug peddlers were also given to the court. The NCB, however, is yet to confirm if Ananya’s case is connected to Aryan Khan’s matter. Meanwhile, the agency officials were also spotted outside Shah Rukh Khan’s residence ‘Mannat’.

Bombay high court will hear Aryan Khan’s bail plea on October 26, his lawyers were quoted as saying by ANI. Earlier, it was said that his case will likely to be mentioned before Justice NW Sambre today, seeking urgent hearing. The move came after a Mumbai special court denied Shah Rukh Khan’s son bail in the drugs case filed by the Narcotics Control Bureau. In the morning, Bollywood superstar SRK arrived at Arthur Road jail today to meet son Aryan after prison authorities permitted in-person meeting. Physical meetings will be allowed from today, days after being banned due to Covid protocol. Thursday is Aryan’s 18th day in jail since arrest. (ANI)