NESCO Concert Deaths Case: 7th Accused Arrested By Mumbai Police; 6 To Be Produced In Court Today

Mumbai: Mumbai: In a significant development in the Goregaon Nesco drug overdose case, Vanrai Police have arrested one more accused, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven.

Police officials said that the custody of the other six accused is ending today, and they will be produced before the court for further proceedings. Investigators are likely to seek an extension of police custody as the probe into the drug supply network continues.

The case pertains to the alleged consumption of MDMA (Ecstasy) during a music concert at the Nesco Centre, which resulted in the deaths of two MBA students and left another critically ill.

The investigation is ongoing, with police focusing on uncovering the larger drug network and identifying additional individuals involved in the case.

Courier-Based Supply Chain Uncovered During Probe

Police have uncovered a courier-based supply mechanism used to transport narcotics. According to sources, one of the arrested accused, Anand Patel from Kalyan, allegedly procured MDMA from a supplier identified as Shete. The drugs were then reportedly sent via courier to students residing in the Charni Road area.

The MDMA pills, commonly referred to as “yellow pills,” were allegedly sold for Rs 1,650 to Rs 1,990 per tablet. Cops suspect that consumption of these drugs led to the deaths of a 28-year-old male MBA student and a 26-year-old female student. A 25-year-old woman continues to remain hospitalised.

Police are also probing a possible international drug syndicate angle. Interrogation of the newly arrested accused and others is expected to provide leads on the origin and wider network involved in the illegal trade.

Sena UBT Stages Protest, Demands Strict Action

Meanwhile, political reactions have intensified over the incident. Leaders and workers of Shiv Sena UBT staged a protest outside the Vanrai Police Station, demanding strict action. Senior leaders Kishori Pednekar and Sunil Prabhu participated in the demonstration and met DCP Chimte, urging a thorough probe and strict punishment for those responsible.

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