India, Nov. 27 -- The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Mumbai police on Wednesday questioned social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry for nearly eight hours in connection with the probe into an alleged drug trafficking syndicate linked to the Dawood Ibrahim gang.

"Orry appeared before the Ghatkopar ANC unit today, and was quizzed about claims made by Mohammad Salim Mohammad Suhail Shaikh who was deported from Dubai recently," a police officer familiar with the matter told Hindustan Times. "He denied all allegations and connections with the arrested accused. He might be questioned again as the investigation progresses."

The social media influencer had been summoned by the Ghatkopar ANC unit last week but had sought more time, saying...