Malik claims Wankhede warned him of 'dire consequences'
In a shocking revelation, Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik on Sunday alleged that Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede had threatened him with "dire consequences" several months ago.
Sameer Wankhede a Hindu Dalit, Nawab Malik must stop defaming him and kin: Athawale
Union minister and RPI (A) president Ramdas Athawale on Sunday extended his support to Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede, who he said is a Hindu Dalit and a follower of B R Ambedkar. Athawale also asked NCP leader and Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik to refrain from "conspiring" to defame the NCB officer and his family members. - PTI.
The safety of Sameer Wankhede & family members is in jeopardy. Some days back, three people conducted a recce of the house. We will provide the CCTV footage to the police. Security should be provided to the family: Kranti Redkar Wankhede - ANI
PIL in SC seeks CBI probe, direction to Centre to frame witness protection scheme
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe into the Mumbai drugs-on-cruise case alleging that there has been interference in the ongoing probe of the Narcotics Control Bureau in the matter.
Lawyer M L Sharma, in the PIL filed in his personal capacity, has referred to the controversies raised by Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik against Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal director Sameer Wankhede and others in the case. - PTI.
Nawab Malik stands by his claim, asserts Sameer Wankhede is Muslim by birth
NCP leader and Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Sunday said he stood by his claims that the Narcotics Control Bureau's Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede was a Muslim by birth and had produced a bogus certificate to get government job. Speaking to reporters here, Malik said he was not fighting a battle of caste or religion, but highlighting how a government job was obtained on a "bogus" caste certificate. - PTI.
New cheating case registered against NCB witness Gosavi
The Pune police have registered a new case of cheating against Kiran Gosavi, one of the NCB witnesses in the cruise ship drug bust case involving Aryan Khan, after a person came forward with a complaint against him, an official said on Sunday. - PTI.
I'm immensely happy, her mother is the happiest person that our son has come home. Our prayers & blessings came true. We'll obey all the bail conditions religiously: Aslam Merchant, father of Arbaz Merchant
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Arbaz Merchant released from Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai
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Model Munmun Dhamecha released from jail
Fashion model Munmun Dhamecha was released from the Byculla women's jail here on Sunday, three days after she was granted bail in the cruise drugs case in which she was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on October 3.
We came here today, he (Athawale) said that it's unfortunate that he's (Malik) snatching away a Dalit's seat. He's (Athawale) standing with us as he cares for every Dalit. So far Nawab Malik's all allegations have proven to be a lie: Kranti Redkar Wankhede, Sameer Wankhede's wife
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NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede's father, Dnyandev Wankhede and wife, Kranti Redkar Wankhede meet Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale.
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If someone objects to the validity of the caste certificate of Sameer Wankhede (Mumbai NCB Zonal Director) and files a complaint with the Social Justice Department, we will probe the matter: Dhananjay Munde, Maharashtra's Social Justice Minister
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Nawab Malik accuses NCB officials of framing people in false cases
Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik on Saturday reiterated his allegation that some people who are close to the NCB's zonal director Sameer Wankhede were implicating innocent persons in false cases. Malik has been targeting Wankhede, who had led a raid on a cruise ship here during which drugs were allegedly recovered, for the past several days.
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Cruise case extortion claims: NCB team leaves Mumbai without recording statement of Prabhakar Sail
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It feels like heaven: Shah Rukh Khan fans cheer as Aryan returns home
It was the homecoming of their "prince" Aryan Khan and superstar Shah Rukh Khan's fans made sure to make it special as they thronged in larger numbers outside the actor's bungalow here, celebrating with music, dance and firecrackers.
Fans and supporters of Shah Rukh Khan wait outside his residence Mannat to welcome Aryan Khan, after being released from Arthur Road jail on bail, in Mumbai, Saturday.
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9 more accused granted bail in drugs-on-cruise case
A special court on Saturday granted bail to alleged drug peddler Aachit Kumar and eight others arrested in a drugs seizure case, in which Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan is one of the accused.
Aryan Khan walks out of jail after nearly 4 weeks
Amid the beating of drums and bursting of firecrackers, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan returned home on Saturday after nearly four weeks behind bars.