Two Drug Peddlers Remanded in Mumbai Concert Overdose Case
Nesco concert drug deaths: Two peddlers remanded, cops seek to interrogate them with main supplier
Hindustan Times
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In Mumbai, two drug peddlers, Vineet Gerelani and Ayush Sahitya, have been remanded to police custody following the overdose deaths of two MBA students at a techno concert. Investigators aim to interrogate them alongside the alleged kingpin, Mahesh Khemlani, to uncover a broader international drug trafficking network.
- 01Two peddlers arrested in connection with drug overdose deaths at a concert.
- 02Investigators are focusing on Mahesh Khemlani, a Hong Kong businessman, as a key suspect.
- 03Financial transactions linked to the drug operation have been traced.
- 04Khemlani's live-in partner, Jiya Jacob, is also involved in the investigation.
- 05Police suspect a larger international narcotics network may be uncovered.
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In a significant development in the Nesco techno concert drug case in Mumbai, two peddlers, Vineet Gerelani (22) and Ayush Sahitya (24), have been remanded to police custody. They are connected to the deaths of two MBA students who allegedly overdosed on drugs at the event. The Vanrai police in Goregaon East are seeking to interrogate them alongside Mahesh Khemlani (44), a Hong Kong-based businessman and the alleged kingpin arrested at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on May 2 after returning from Thailand. Khemlani has been evasive during questioning, prompting investigators to confront him with the peddlers to uncover financial connections. Investigations have revealed multiple transactions linked to drug purchases, including ₹64,000 transferred by construction businessman Anand Patel and other substantial amounts from the accused. Khemlani is suspected of using his import-export business as a front for drug trafficking. The police are preparing to search Khemlani's residence, as they believe his interrogation could expose a wider international narcotics network.
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The investigation into this drug case may lead to increased scrutiny of drug trafficking networks in Mumbai, affecting public safety and law enforcement practices.
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