An FIR has been registered on March 27, 2026, at the NRI Sagari Police Station in connection with the alleged suicide of builder Gurunath Chichkar, bringing serious allegations against Amit Ghawate, Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mumbai Zonal Unit.
According to the FIR, the complaint was formally recorded under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The information was entered into the general diary at approximately 7:49 PM on March 27, shortly after being received by the police earlier that evening.
The complaint invokes multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 108, 308(3), 352, 351(2), and 3(5). These sections broadly pertain to allegations involving abetment, criminal intimidation, use of force, and acts committed with common intention. The inclusion of these provisions indicates that the case may involve serious accusations relating to coercion, harassment, and conduct allegedly linked to the builder’s suicide.
As per the FIR, the alleged incidents occurred over an extended period between February 2, 2025 and April 25, 2025. Despite this, the complaint was filed nearly a year later, in March 2026. While the FIR contains a section addressing the delay in reporting, detailed reasons for the time gap are not clearly specified in the available details.
The complainant, identified as a resident individual born in 1970, has submitted relevant identification and contact details to the authorities. Multiple accused persons have been named in the FIR, with Amit Ghawate being a key accused. However, the precise roles and extent of involvement of each accused remain subject to investigation.
The place of occurrence has been described as falling within the jurisdiction of the Navi Mumbai police. At this stage, authorities have not indicated any quantified financial loss or property damage in connection with the case.
Law enforcement agencies are expected to undertake a detailed probe, including verification of allegations, examination of evidence, and recording of witness statements. Further action, including possible arrests, will depend on the findings of the investigation.
The case assumes significance as it involves a senior official of the Narcotics Control Bureau and is being examined under the newly implemented provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Officials have yet to issue a formal statement on the progress of the investigation.
