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NESCO concert drugs case: Jiya Jacob's custody extended till April 30
A Borivali court extended actress Jiya Jacob's police custody till April 30 in the NESCO concert drug case. Investigators alleged ties to a drug trafficking network and scrutinized financial transactions, including funds credited to Jacob's account. The case relates to the April 11 deaths of two MBA students at a NESCO techno concert.
Why It Matters
The development broadens the probe into drug trafficking and money flows connected to entertainment events, raising questions about safety and accountability.
Timeline
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Custody extended; police seek further questioning on financial transactions and drug supply chain
April 27, 2026
A Borivali court extended Jiya Jacob's police custody till April 30 after she was produced before the metropolitan magistrate as her earlier remand ended. Police sought additional custody to probe financial transactions, including ₹14.95 lakh credited to her account, alleged to be proceeds of drug sales. Investigators said Jacob had access to a payment scanner provided by Khemlani, used by co-accused Anand Patel (₹64,000), Vineet Gerelani (₹22,500), Shubh Agarwal (₹1,66,400), and Ayush Sahitya (₹1,84,600) to transfer money to Jacob's account. Chats between Jacob and Sahitya were recovered, supporting the allegations. Police stated they need to further question Jacob to trace the source of drugs, identify the supply chain, and locate Khemlani.
Two MBA students die at NESCO techno concert due to suspected ecstasy overdose
April 11, 2026
Two MBA students died due to suspected ecstasy overdose at a techno concert held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East, on April 11.
Investigators allege Jiya Jacob has longstanding links with drug supplier Mark alias Mahesh Khemlani since 2012
2012
Investigators told the court that Jiya Jacob had longstanding links with an alleged drug supplier, Mark alias Mahesh Khemlani, who is absconding and has been associated with the cartel since 2012.