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NESCO drug overdose deaths: Arrested drug kingpin Mark’s twin brother Nik under Mumbai Police scanner in betting scam
Updated On: 03 May, 2026 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
In a Bollywood twist, police also discover NESCO case accused has a twin

Mark being escorted by the police after his arrest on Friday
After discovering the involvement of the NESCO drug case key accused, Mark, in an illegal cricket betting scam, the police have now discovered that he has a twin brother: Nikhil aka Nik. A source revealed that both brothers had earlier spent nearly 90 days in Arthur Road Jail in connection with the betting case, before being released on bail.
Mahesh Khemlani, alias Mark, is alleged to be the kingpin of the drug network that provided ecstasy pills to the two MBA students who died of an overdose during a concert at NESCO on April 11. According to Vanrai Police, his arrest could expose not only a major drug supply chain, but also a suspected cricket betting syndicate in the city.
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