The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) conducted a search on Saturday at the residence of comedian Bharti Singh and her husband Harsh Limbachiyaa and recovered a small amount of cannabis from the site, an official said.
The search was conducted as part of the NCB’s ongoing investigation into alleged drug use in the entertainment industry, he said.
“A team led by NCB’s zonal director, Sameer Wankhede, conducted a search of Bharti Singh’s residence at the Lokhandwala Complex in Andheri based on specific information.
Bharti Singh has appeared on many comedy and reality television shows. He has also hosted some of these shows.
The NCB has been investigating alleged drug use in Bollywood after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June on the basis of drug-related WhatsApp chats.
The central agency had previously arrested Rajput’s girlfriend, actress Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik, some employees of the late movie star, and some others under various sections of the NDPS Act.
Rhea Chakraborty and some other defendants are currently out on bail.
Everything you need to know about the Bharti Singh case:
1. The NCB has cited Singh and her husband hours after conducting a raid on their residence in Mumbai, the ANI news agency reported.
2. A small amount of cannabis was recovered from his home. Singh’s name had come up during the questioning of a drug dealer, ”the official said.
3. The agency is also conducting searches in two other locations in the metropolis, the official added.
(With PTI inputs)
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