The Maharashtra Cabinet Minister alleged Khan was let off by NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede because he is probably a friend of Wankhede.
Addressing a press conference, Malik said, “Almost a month ago, a person (Kiran Gosavi) who was involved in arresting an innocent youth is now behind the bars. Another person (Sameer Wankhede) who was leading the raid is now knocking doors of the court, requesting to transfer the case investigated by the Mumbai Police to CBI or NIA.” He added, “Now the situation has completely changed in a month time.”
#NawabMalik says, "I've been saying conspiracy to defame Maharashtra govt & people are being executed via Wankhede. It's a BJP conspiracy. Yogi wants a Film City in Noida. It's their misconception if they think 'UPwood' will come up by defaming #Bollywood" https://t.co/vb0jytbqSb
— Afternoon Voice (@Afternoon_Voice) October 29, 2021
The Mumbai Police have given assurance that Wankhede would be provided 3-days’ notice before his arrest, said Malik. The Minister also claimed that he never personally attacked Wankhede’s mother and he has high regard for his mother and wife.
After the Bombay High Court announced bail for Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha, Malik had put out a tweet, saying “Picture Abhi Baki Hai Mere Dost”. Aryan Khan was arrested on October 3. An NCB team busted an alleged drugs party on the Cordelia Cruise ship which was on its way to Goa on October 2. A total of 20 people were arrested in the case.