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NESCO concert drug case: Bouncer arrested for facilitating illegal entry
Updated On: 19 April, 2026 07:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Investigators have uncovered crucial communication and financial links between Gupta and key accused Ayush Sahitya, with call records showing they were in contact five to seven times prior to the event, indicating possible pre-planning

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The Vanrai Police have arrested a tenth accused, Pradeep Gupta (30), a bouncer deployed at the NESCO music concert, for allegedly facilitating unauthorized entry into the event linked to a drug overdose incident that left two students dead and one critically ill.
According to police sources, Gupta, a resident of Sion Koliwada, was part of the security team assigned to manage safety at the concert. Investigators have uncovered crucial communication and financial links between Gupta and key accused Ayush Sahitya, with call records showing they were in contact five to seven times prior to the event, indicating possible pre-planning.

