Drugs Case: Actor Ajaz Khan Arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau
Khan was detained at the Mumbai airport on Tuesday, 30 March.
Bollywood actor Ajaz Khan.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested actor Ajaz Khan after eight hours of interrogation in connection with a drug case, officials were quoted by ANI as saying. The officials added, "Ajaz Khan has been arrested for his connection with the Batata Gang. 4.5 grams of Alprozol tablets were recovered by chance during his house search, but he is mainly arrested for his association with Batata Gang".
On Tuesday, 30 March, Khan was detained at the Mumbai airport by the NCB, reported by ANI. The NCB was also quoted as saying that raids were conducted at two other locations in Mumbai.
Following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput last year, the NCB had started investigating alleged use of drugs by the film and television industries.
Ajaz had participated in the reality show Bigg Boss season 7 as a wild card entry. He also entered the show in season 8.
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