A Mumbai court has ordered the defreezing of actor Rhea Chakraborty's bank account, which was previously frozen by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in connection with a drug-related case linked to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
The NCB had frozen the accounts of Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik Chakraborty as part of its investigation into alleged drug use and procurement. The case stems from the death of Sushant Singh Rajput in June 2020, which led to a series of investigations by multiple agencies.
Court's Decision
The court order comes as a relief for Rhea Chakraborty, who has been under scrutiny since the case came to light. The defreezing of the account allows her to access her funds, which were blocked during the probe.
Background of the Case
The NCB had registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after the Enforcement Directorate shared evidence of alleged drug transactions. Rhea Chakraborty was arrested in September 2020 and spent about a month in jail before being granted bail.
The court's decision is seen as a step towards normalcy for the actress, who has maintained her innocence throughout the proceedings. The case continues to be investigated by the NCB, with further hearings expected.
