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Main supplier from Hong Kong detained at Mumbai airport; Nesco concert drug deaths case arrests rise to 12
Two MBA students died after allegedly consuming Ecstasy at a Nesco techno concert on April 11, prompting a police case. On May 1, 2026, a Hong Kong-based supplier was detained at Mumbai airport, bringing total arrests to 12 and signaling further investigations into suspected international links. Authorities say the suspect facilitated drug transactions and used a payment scanner tied to his partner.
Why It Matters
The timeline shows the progression of a cross-border drug network case tied to a high-profile concert, highlighting how arrests have expanded and how investigators are pursuing international links.
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Hong Kong-based main supplier detained at Mumbai airport; LOC issued
May 1, 2026
Mark alias Mahesh Hira Khemlani, a Hong Kong-based import-export businessman alleged to be the main drug supplier, was detained around 10 am at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on his return from Thailand after a Look Out Circular was issued for him. He was handed over to Vanrai police and remanded to police custody until May 6. With his arrest, the total number of accused in the case rose to 12. Investigators allege he facilitated drug transactions and provided the payment scanner used by his live-in partner, Jiya Jacob, to co-accused who distributed party drugs and routed payments to Jacob’s Axis Bank account. Patel transferred ₹64,000, Gerelani ₹22,500, Agarwal ₹1,66,400, and Sahitya ₹1,84,600 through the scanner. Authorities are examining possible international links; Khemlani and Jacob have known each other for 12 years and live together in Mira Road East. Investigators also probing involvement of international drug traffickers; joint interrogation of accused and a search of Khemlani's residence are expected soon.
Deaths at Nesco Techno Concert prompt case registration
April 11, 2026
Two MBA students died after reportedly consuming Ecstasy pills along with alcohol at the '999999999 Techno Concert' at Nesco Exhibition Centre in Goregaon East on April 11. Preliminary investigations indicated both had consumed drugs allegedly supplied at the event; the case was registered after their deaths.