Overview
- Influencer Orhan Awatramani appeared at the ANC’s Ghatkopar unit on November 26 and was interrogated for roughly 7.5–8 hours, with sources saying he denied involvement and may be called again.
- Actor Siddhanth Kapoor gave a 10–12 page statement during nearly five hours of questioning on November 25, and investigators say his responses were unsatisfactory and plan to re‑summon him.
- Officers are examining financial transactions and international travel linked to those questioned and will cross‑check accounts with statements by accused Mohammad Salim Shaikh.
- The case stems from a seizure of about 126 kg of mephedrone worth roughly ₹252 crore traced to a Sangli manufacturing unit tied by police to a Dawood‑linked network that used luxury cars and hawala channels.
- Shaikh, deported from Dubai and arrested this month, alleged he supplied drugs at celebrity parties in India and Dubai, but investigators emphasize these claims remain unverified.