Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan today visited Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail to meet his elder son Aryan Khan. Aryan, who was arrested by the NCB after raiding a cruise party on October 3 was denied bail for the second time yesterday.
This was the first meeting between Shahrukh Khan and his 23-year-old Aryan Khan after his arrest. SRK spoke to Aryan for about 20 minutes through an intercom in a cubicle in the jail’s meeting hall. His visit followed the Maharashtra government easing restrictions on jail visits amid the pandemic.
On Friday, Aryan Khan was allowed to have a video call with parents Shahrukh and Gauri that lasted for about 10 minutes.
Aryan Khan was denied bail for the second time yesterday. Judge VV Patil said in his order,”WhatsApp chats prima facie reveals accused Aryan Khan is dealing in illicit drug activities for narcotic substances on regular basis. Therefore, it cannot be said that Khan is not likely to commit similar offence while on bail.”
The court also said that though no drugs were found on Aryan Khan, he knew about six grams of charas hidden in his friend Arbaaz Merchant’s shoe, and this amounted to “conscious possession”.
“Accused 1&2 are friends since long. They travelled together and they were apprehended together at the international cruise terminal. Further, in their voluntary statements, both of them disclosed that they were possessing the said substance for their consumption and for enjoyment. Thus, all these things go to show that Aryan Khan was having knowledge of contraband concealed by 2 in his shoes,” the court said.
Now, on Tuesday, the Bombay High Court will hear his bail plea.
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