The NESCO concert drug case has intensified after police arrested Ayush Vicky Sahitya, who was allegedly attempting to flee. Authorities are investigating a suspected ecstasy supply network linked to a music event at Mumbai’s NESCO centre, where multiple attendees reportedly suffered health complications, including fatalities. Several individuals, including students and event-linked personnel, have been arrested as part of the probe. Investigators are examining procurement routes, delivery methods, and possible distribution chains. Officials emphasise that findings remain subject to forensic analysis and due legal process as the case unfolds.

NESCO concert drug overdose case: Key arrests, investigation trail, and latest developments

Raigad police arrest key accused Ayush Vicky Sahitya while fleeing, as Mumbai’s NESCO concert drug case widens with multiple arrests, alleged supply networks, and an ongoing investigation into overdose deaths.

The NESCO concert drug overdose case has intensified after Raigad police apprehended absconding accused Ayush Vicky Sahitya (24), a resident of Ulhasnagar, while allegedly attempting to flee towards Goa.

According to police officials, Sahitya was intercepted on Friday night following a coordinated alert issued by Vanrai police, who had received intelligence inputs regarding his movement along the Mumbai-Goa highway.

Acting swiftly on the tip-off, a Poladpur police team, supported by the Local Crime Branch, established a blockade and successfully detained Sahitya in Poladpur around 10.30 pm.

Investigators allege that Sahitya was involved in distributing “ecstasy” pills at a music concert held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon East on April 11.

Following his arrest, Sahitya was handed over to Vanrai Police Station, which is leading the broader investigation into the suspected drug overdose deaths linked to the event.

Arrests widen in NESCO concert drug overdose case

The case first gained attention after two MBA students attending the ‘999999999’ music concert reportedly collapsed due to breathing difficulties after allegedly consuming ecstasy pills during the event.

One of the affected women later died during treatment, while another remains hospitalised, and a 28-year-old male attendee also died after reportedly experiencing dizziness and convulsions.

Police have since expanded the investigation, arresting multiple individuals allegedly connected to the procurement, distribution, and delivery of narcotics at the venue.

Earlier, Vanrai police arrested a 22-year-old MBA student, Subh Agarwal, who studies at an Andheri-based college, in connection with the alleged drug supply chain.

According to investigators, Agarwal allegedly delivered a batch of ecstasy pills to another arrested student, Pratik Pandey, at the concert venue on April 11.

However, Agarwal has denied any knowledge of the alleged drug contents, stating that he was merely instructed to deliver a package without being aware of its nature.

Network of accused and alleged drug supply chain

The investigation has so far led to eight arrests, including three students from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), an event staff member, and an official associated with the NESCO Centre.

Other arrested individuals include Anand Patel, Vineet Sunil Gerelani, and Subh Agarwal, all of whom are allegedly linked to the supply and delivery of ecstasy pills.

Police officials claim that Anand Patel procured drugs from Ayush Vicky Sahitya and sent them to the venue in two batches using different delivery methods.

According to the investigation, one batch was reportedly sent through a courier service application to Pratik Pandey, while another was delivered through Agarwal.

Separately, Vineet Sunil Gerelani is alleged to have sourced another batch of pills from Sahitya and personally distributed them among attendees at the concert venue.

Investigators suspect that Sahitya may have played a central role in the drug supply network, although further verification and forensic analysis are ongoing.

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Digital evidence and deleted communication trails under scrutiny

The preliminary probe has revealed that the accused allegedly created a WhatsApp group to coordinate drug transactions related to the April 11 concert, which was later deleted.

Investigators have reportedly recovered Snapchat messages from Gerelani’s mobile device, indicating large-scale distribution of narcotics and receipt of payments through his bank account.

Call detail records analysed by police suggest that Gerelani was in contact with additional alleged suppliers who are currently absconding and had previously received financial transfers linked to drug sales.

Authorities are now examining digital evidence, financial transactions, and communication trails to establish the full extent of the network and identify remaining suspects.

Court proceedings and institutional response

Seven accused individuals were produced before the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Borivali and remanded in police custody until April 18 as the investigation progresses.

Subh Agarwal was separately presented before the same court and remanded in police custody until Monday, as authorities continue to examine his role in the alleged supply chain.

Meanwhile, NESCO has denied any negligence on its part or that of its employees, stating that the organisation is fully cooperating with investigating agencies.

Broader implications and ongoing investigation

The NESCO concert drug overdose case has raised concerns about drug circulation at large-scale public events, particularly involving student communities and organised distribution networks.

Law enforcement agencies are expected to continue probing the case, focusing on identifying absconding suspects, verifying the sources of supply, and strengthening preventive measures to prevent similar events.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities are likely to rely on forensic reports, digital evidence, and custodial interrogations to determine accountability and possible legal consequences in the case, as reported by Sprouts News.

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