Narcotics Control Bureau: News
15 Dec 2024
Dawood IbrahimDawood Ibrahim's drug factory manager Danish Chikna arrested in Mumbai
Danish Merchant, aka Danish Chikna, a key aide of India's most-wanted criminal Dawood Ibrahim, was arrested from Mumbai on Friday.
28 Nov 2024
AfghanistanHow India is combating drug trade in Indian Ocean
In a major crackdown, the Indian Coast Guard recently intercepted a Myanmarese fishing vessel off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, seizing nearly 6,000kg of methamphetamine.
21 Nov 2024
AhmedabadAhmedabad builder loses ₹1 crore in 'digital arrest' scam
A builder from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was duped of ₹1 crore in a cyber scam in which fraudsters posed as law enforcement officers and conducted a "digital arrest."
15 Nov 2024
Gujarat Police700kg meth seized off Gujarat coast, 8 Iranians arrested
In a joint operation with the Gujarat Police and the Indian Navy, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized nearly 700kg of methamphetamine from an unregistered vessel in Indian waters.
25 Oct 2024
Bombay High CourtSSR case: SC cancels CBI lookout notice against Rhea Chakraborty
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal by the Maharashtra government challenging a Bombay High Court order.
17 Oct 2024
Aryan Khan'Work of fiction': Sena dismisses Sameer Wankhede's electoral debut rumors
The Shiv Sena has rubbished reports claiming that former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede will contest the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections on its ticket.
17 Oct 2024
Aryan KhanEx-NCB officer Wankhede—who arrested SRK's son—may contest Maharashtra polls
Former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer and ex-Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Sameer Wankhede is reportedly expected to take the political plunge in 2024.
06 Oct 2024
Bhopal₹1,800 crore drug racket busted near Bhopal; 2 arrested
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Gujarat's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have uncovered a large-scale drug manufacturing racket in Bagroda Industrial Area near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
30 Sep 2024
Jammu And KashmirJ&K polls: 23 officials suspended for MCC violations, ₹130crore seized
The Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commission has suspended 23 government officials for breaching the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines amid the assembly elections.
15 Jul 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Rakul Preet's brother Aman arrested for buying drugs from Nigerians
Actor Aman Preet Singh, brother of renowned actor Rakul Preet Singh, was arrested on Monday for purchasing illegal substances.
09 Apr 2024
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamTamil Nadu: ED raids multiple locations linked to ex-DMK leader
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday initiated a series of raids across over 25 locations in Tamil Nadu.
09 Mar 2024
South Indian CinemaJaffer Sadiq, former DMK functionary-film producer, arrested by NCB
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has taken Jaffer Sadiq, a former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) member and Tamil film producer, into custody for his alleged role in an international drug trafficking ring.
10 Feb 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)ED files money laundering case against ex-NCB officer Sameer Wankhede
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a money laundering case against former Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede in connection with the 2021 Cordelia cruise drug bust case.
31 Aug 2023
Shah Rukh KhanWhy is Sameer Wankhede trending after SRK's 'Jawan' trailer release
Jawan's trailer has resurrected some old wars, or so it seems.
17 Jul 2023
Amit ShahNCB destroys 1.4 lakh kilogram drugs worth Rs. 2,300 crore
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday destroyed more than 1,44,000kg of drugs in the virtual presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
28 Jun 2023
Vijay'Leo': Following complaint, Vijay's song gets smoking disclaimer
Naa Ready, the first track from Leo starring Thalapathy Vijay, courted controversy over allegations of promoting drug abuse.
26 Jun 2023
VijayComplaint against 'Thalapathy' Vijay for 'glorifying drugs' in 'Leo' song
Thalapathy Vijay is currently gearing up for the release of his next, Leo, directed by Vikram fame Lokesh Kanagaraj.
25 Jun 2023
Dawood IbrahimPakistani gangster, linked to Dawood, trying to revive LTTE: Report
Indian agencies have reportedly found a connection between Haji Salim, a gangster based out of Karachi in Pakistan, and the notorious underworld mafia gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
22 Jun 2023
Drugs CaseAll about Sameer Wankhede's bribery case; how SRK is involved
Former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede has been under the scanner over an alleged bribery case involving Shah Rukh Khan. Wankhede is facing allegations of demanding an Rs. 25 crore bribe from the Bollywood superstar for not implicating the latter's son, Aryan Khan, in the Mumbai cruise ship drug case.
07 Jun 2023
Bharti SinghNCB's plea to cancel Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa's bail rejected
In a big relief to comedian Bharti Singh and her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa, a special court rejected Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)'s plea to cancel the couple's bail in a drug case.
06 Jun 2023
India'Largest-ever' LSD seizure: NCB busts darknet-based drug network
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday cracked down on a pan-India drugs trafficking network that operated through the dark web, reported ANI.
22 May 2023
Ajaz KhanAjaz Khan refutes drug case allegations after getting bail
Ajaz Khan, who rose to fame through his appearance on the reality TV show Bigg Boss 7, was released on bail on Friday after spending two years in prison.
22 May 2023
Shah Rukh KhanAryan Khan case: Sameer Wankhede demands security after receiving threats
Former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede—accused of corruption in the Cordelia Cruises drug bust case involving Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan—claimed he and his wife, actor Kranti Redkar, have been receiving threats for the last four days.
20 May 2023
Shah Rukh KhanAryan Khan case: CBIC plans departmental action against Sameer Wankhede
Former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede—accused of demanding Rs. 25 crore bribe in the drugs-on-cruise case involving Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan—is reportedly facing departmental action from the NCB's parent cadre.
19 May 2023
Ajaz Khan'Bigg Boss' contestant Ajaz Khan granted bail; walks out today
Ajaz Khan is set to get released from Arthur Road jail in Mumbai on bail. The former Bigg Boss contestant was in jail for two years in connection with a drug case. Khan's wife also confirmed the same to media. Reportedly, Khan will be released on Friday evening.
19 May 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Sameer Wankhede owns 4 flats, made multiple foreign trips: Report
A vigilance report filed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has made several revelations about Sameer Wankhede, the former NCB Mumbai Zone chief who arrested Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in an alleged drugs-on-cruise case.
15 May 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Aryan Khan case: Witness planned Rs. 25cr extortion, says CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)—which is probing corruption allegations in connection with the Aryan Khan drugs-on-cruise case—has revealed that "independent witness" KP Gosavi planned to extort Rs. 25cr from his family.
14 May 2023
Shah Rukh KhanCBI raids reward for patriotism: Aryan Khan extortion-accused Sameer Wankhede
Former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede, accused of demanding a bribe of Rs. 25 crore in the drugs-on-cruise case involving Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, has alleged he was being persecuted because of his "patriotism."
12 May 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Aryan Khan drug case: CBI books Sameer Wankhede for corruption
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday registered a corruption case against former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede, reported NDTV.
26 Dec 2022
Sushant Singh RajputSushant Singh Rajput was murdered, claims Mumbai's Cooper Hospital employee
In a new twist to the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, an employee of Mumbai's Cooper Hospital, Roopkumar Shah—who was allegedly present during the postmortem—claimed the actor was murdered.
29 Oct 2022
Bharti SinghBharti Singh-Haarsh Limbachiyaa 2020 drugs case: NCB files 200-page chargesheet
The Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) Mumbai unit on Saturday filed a 200-page chargesheet against comedian Bharti Singh and her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa in a two-year-old drugs case.
19 Oct 2022
Aryan KhanAryan was 'deliberately targeted' in drug case: NCB vigilance committee
The vigilance panel of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) submitted its report on Tuesday, where it pointed out the irregularities and suspicious behavior in the investigation of the Cordelia Cruises drug bust case.
08 Oct 2022
Kochi200 kg heroin worth Rs. 1,200 crore seized near Kochi
A whopping 200 kg of Afghan heroin worth Rs. 1,200 crore was caught near Kochi in Kerala on Thursday while it was being trafficked to India and Sri Lanka in an Iranian boat.
07 Oct 2022
GujaratDrugs worth Rs. 120 crore seized, ex-Air India pilot arrested
In a major drug bust, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mumbai seized nearly 60 kilograms of mephedrone amounting to Rs. 120 crores from Maharashtra and Gujarat on Friday.
13 Aug 2022
MaharashtraNot Muslim by birth: Ex-NCB officer Wankhede gets clean-chit
The Caste Scrutiny Committee has cleared former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) chief Sameer Wankhede in the caste certificate case, putting an end to a year-long dispute.
18 Jul 2022
Bigg BossSofia Hayat-Armaan Kohli assault case to reopen: Everything to know
Actor Armaan Kohli is no stranger to controversies.
13 Jul 2022
BollywoodSSR Case: Rhea Chakraborty bought 'ganja' for Rajput, says NCB
In the latest development in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) claimed his reported partner Rhea Chakraborty bought drugs for the late actor.
01 Jul 2022
Shah Rukh KhanAryan Khan seeks passport release, moves Special NDPS court
Son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan—who was recently labeled innocent in the drug controversy case—has now moved a Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) court to release his passport.
23 Jun 2022
BollywoodSSR case: NCB files draft charges against Rhea Chakraborty, brother
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) reportedly filed draft charges against actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik, among others on Wednesday.
15 Jun 2022
Bollywood'Was given drinks and drug-laced cigarettes,' claims Siddhanth Kapoor
Actor-filmmaker Siddhanth Kapoor has broken his silence in the ongoing drug controversy.
11 Jun 2022
Shah Rukh Khan'Did I really deserve it?' Aryan reportedly asked NCB officials
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan spent around 30 days in custody last year after being arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
03 Jun 2022
Abu DhabiRhea Chakraborty not attending IIFA due to lookout notice
Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty was to travel to Abu Dhabi to attend the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2022 from June 2-5.
31 May 2022
Aryan KhanEx-NCB officer Sameer Wankhede transferred to Chennai: Details here
Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede was transferred from the financial capital to Chennai on Monday.
28 May 2022
MumbaiNCB's clean chit to Aryan: Centre orders probe against Wankhede
The Union Home Affairs Ministry has asked the concerned authorities to launch an investigation against former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede for the "shoddy investigation" into the drugs-on-cruise case in which Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested last year.
27 May 2022
Bombay High CourtNo international link in Cordelia drugs case: NCB DG
Director-General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) SN Pradhan on Friday revealed that gross "irregularities" were found in the investigation of Cordelia drug case.
27 May 2022
MumbaiAryan Khan cleared in Cordelia Cruises drug bust case
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan has been cleared in the Mumbai cruise ship drug bust case.
02 Apr 2022
Aryan KhanAryan Khan case witness Prabhakar Sail dies of heart attack
Prabhakar Sail, an independent witness in the Cordelia Cruises drugs bust case that saw the arrest of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, passed away.
28 Mar 2022
Special Investigation TeamMumbai Drug Bust: NCB SIT chargesheet faces delay
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has sought for 90 more days from the Mumbai Sessions Court to file their chargesheet in the Aryan Khan drug bust case.
02 Mar 2022
Aryan KhanNCB SIT found no evidence against Aryan in #MumbaiDrugBust: Report
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has found several irregularities in the raid conducted at Cordelia Cruises last year.
20 Feb 2022
MumbaiFIR filed against NCB's Sameer Wankhede for faking age
The Thane Police on Saturday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Narcotics Control Bureau's former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede for willful misrepresentation of his age to obtain a bar license.
12 Nov 2021
Shah Rukh KhanShah Rukh Khan to hit 'Pathan,' Atlee directorial sets soon
Shah Rukh Khan had canceled his shooting schedules for Siddharth Anand's Pathan and an Atlee-directorial owing to his son Aryan's arrest in the Cordelia Cruises drug bust case last month.
11 Nov 2021
MaharashtraMalik's son-in-law slaps Fadnavis with defamation notice; alleges 'mental torture'
Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik's son-in-law Sameer Khan has sent a defamation notice to Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
06 Nov 2021
Aryan KhanAryan Khan case investigation: Sameer Wankhede not removed, will 'assist'
Sameer Wankhede, the Zonal Unit director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mumbai, has not been "removed" from the high-profile Aryan Khan drug bust case, clarified the agency.
28 Oct 2021
MumbaiKiran Gosavi, witness in Aryan Khan case, detained in Pune
The Pune Police have detained Kiran Gosavi, a private detective cited as an independent witness by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in the drugs case involving Aryan Khan.
28 Oct 2021
Aryan KhanAnother NCB witness says Wankhede made him sign blank papers
Another witness for the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has alleged that agency Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede made him sign blank papers.
26 Oct 2021
MumbaiNawab Malik vs. Sameer Wankhede feud: A timeline
In the middle of the Aryan Khan drug case, a bitter feud has erupted between Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) official Sameer Wankhede.
25 Oct 2021
MumbaiNCB extortion case: Gosavi to surrender; alleges 'threat to life'
Kiran P Gosavi, a witness in Mumbai's Cordelia Cruise drugs case, is likely to surrender to the police soon.
19 Oct 2021
MaharashtraAryan a victim of NCB's 'dirty vendetta,' alleges Sena leader
A Shiv Sena leader has filed a petition in the Supreme Court saying Aryan Khan's fundamental rights are being violated by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) which is probing a drugs case against him.
16 Oct 2021
MaharashtraNawab Malik levels fresh allegations against Aryan Khan case investigator
Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik Saturday fired a fresh salvo against the Narcotics Control Bureau over the witnesses in some of its cases.
14 Oct 2021
MumbaiAryan Khan bail: Mumbai court to pronounce order next week
A Mumbai court on Thursday reserved its order on the bail application of Aryan Khan, the son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, in connection with a drugs case.
14 Oct 2021
Pune PoliceLookout notice against Kiran Gosavi, 'witness' in Aryan Khan case
The Pune Police has issued a lookout circular for Kiran Gosavi, the man who recently made headlines after clicking a selfie with Aryan Khan.
