Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan, has confessed to carrying and drinking illicit drugs at a party on a cruise ship off the coast of Mumbai.
According to Indian media reports, during a search of the cruise ship, the investigating officer asked Aryan Khan and Arbaaz Merchant if they had any drugs. In response to a question, Arbaaz Merchant admitted that he had marijuana which he had hidden in his shoes.
According to Indian media, a zipper lock bag containing a black substance was later taken out by Arbaaz Merchant.
According to media reports, 6 grams of cannabis was recovered from Arbaaz Merchant. During interrogation, Arbaaz Merchant told NCB that he had been using drugs with Aryan Khan.
On the other hand, Aryan Khan also confessed to drinking hashish during interrogation and said that he was also planning to use drugs recovered from Arbaaz Merchant at the cruise ship party.
Aryan Khan arrest case: When did it happen?
It may be recalled that the NCB raided a party on a cruise ship off the coast of Mumbai between last week and Sunday night and arrested eight people, including Shah Rukh's son.
Later, the court had ordered to send Aryan Khan to jail till October 7. However, during the hearing held yesterday, the court had decided to remand Aryan and seven other accused in judicial custody for 14 days.
During the interrogation, the detained Aryan also confessed to the NCB officials and confessed that he had been taking drugs for almost the last four years.
According to Indian media, NCB officials say that during the interrogation, Aryan Khan revealed that he used drugs even when he was in the United States and Dubai.
