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Dubai Arrests Mastermind Behind ₹2,500 Crore Drug Network: Pawan Thakur Faces Deportation to India
Nov 25, 2025 06:07 pm CST
Pawan Thakur, the alleged mastermind behind an ₹2,500 crore cocaine trafficking operation, has been arrested in Dubai and faces deportation to India. Authorities link him to multiple drug seizures and a sophisticated money laundering network spanning multiple countries, with investigations revealing he used cryptocurrency and shell companies to conceal illicit proceeds worth over ₹681 crore.
Delhi High Court Fines Central Government Rs 20,000 for Concealing Facts in IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede's Promotion Case
Oct 19, 2025 11:56 am CST
The Delhi High Court has imposed a Rs 20,000 fine on the central government for concealing critical facts in IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's promotion case. The court dismissed the government's review petition of an August 28 order that directed authorities to implement Wankhede's promotion if recommended by UPSC. Wankhede, who gained notoriety during the Aryan Khan drug case, had his promotion delayed despite a favorable Central Administrative Tribunal ruling.
Former NCB Director Sameer Wankhede Files Defamation Suit Against 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Series
Sep 27, 2025 10:08 pm CST
Former Mumbai NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment over the series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood', claiming it portrays anti-drug enforcement agencies negatively. While declining to comment directly on the case, Wankhede continues his anti-drug advocacy work in Mumbai communities. The Delhi High Court is currently hearing the case, which involves Shah Rukh Khan's production company.
Sameer Wankhede Takes Legal Action Against Aryan Khan's Netflix Series: The Complete Story Behind 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Controversy
Sep 25, 2025 06:09 pm CST
Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a lawsuit against Shah Rukh Khan and Red Chillies Entertainment over his alleged portrayal in 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood,' a Netflix series created by Aryan Khan. This legal battle stems from the high-profile 2021 cruise ship drug case that saw Aryan Khan spend 22 days in jail before being cleared of all charges. Wankhede's complaint seeks Rs 2 crore in damages, claiming the series deliberately damages his reputation through its characterization of an anti-drug officer.
Nigerian Man Gets 10 Year Jail In 2012 Heroin Trafficking Case In Tamil Nadu
Sep 22, 2025 10:06 pm CST
A special court in Coimbatore has convicted a Nigerian national in a narcotics case dating back to 2012, sentencing him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh.