Mumbai: Actor Rhea Chakraborty, in a statement to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), had said that late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister and brother-in-law used to consume marijuana. She was arrested by NCB as part of a probe into supply of drugs to Sushant, who died by suicide on June 14, 2020.

Rhea stated that Sushant’s sister Priyanka Singh and brother-in-law Siddharth used to consume marijuana with the late actor, and would procure drugs for him. NCB officials said they are investigating the claim, and no action can be taken based on someone’s statement unless supported by strong evidence that would withstand legal scrutiny.

Rhea mentioned that Sushant was a drug addict before she came in contact with him. She said Sushant’s family was aware about his addiction.

“There are conversations regarding uses and effects of Clonazepam. I would like to explain, they are prescription drugs prescribed by Dr Nikita Shah. Showik and I are seen here discussing Google side effects of Clonazepam,”

Rhea’s statement in the chargesheet submitted before court said. NCB arrested Rhea on September 8 last year under sections pertaining to production, manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, transportation of narcotic or psychotropic substance and abetment and conspiracy under NDPS Act. She is out on bail. The chargesheet was against 33 persons in connection with Sushant’s death.