NCB to launch vigilance probe against Sameer Wankhede over bribery charges

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has ordered a vigilance probe against zonal director Sameer Wankhede after a witness accused him of asking for Rs 25 crore bribe.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has ordered a vigilance probe against zonal director Sameer Wankhede after a witness accused him of asking for Rs 25 crore bribe through another witness in order to release Aryan Khan.

The NCB Deputy Director General Gyaneshwar Singh has said, “I am supervising the inquiry on the allegations (against Sameer Wankhede).” Asked if Wankhede will remain on the post, Singh said. "It is premature to comment. We have just started the inquiry".