NCB Mumbai Chief Booked for Abetting Suicide of Drug Case Accused's Father

• NCB Zonal Director Amit Ghawate booked for abetment to suicide, criminal conspiracy, and extortion.
• Case registered following a court directive regarding the suicide of builder Gurunath Chichkar.
• Gurunath Chichkar, father of alleged drug kingpin Naveen Chichkar, died by suicide on April 25, 2025.
• A suicide note claimed harassment by NCB and police officials.
• Ghawate's role revealed during the Navi Mumbai police probe into the accidental death.