The blood samples of two popular Telugu actors, who attended a rave party in a farmhouse here on May 20, have reportedly tested positive for drug consumption. Hema, a popular actor in supporting roles, was among the two tollywood actors who were named by the Bengaluru police. However, the identity of other Telugu actor who allegedly took part in the rave party has not been revealed.
Among the 98 blood samples collected from the participants in the rave party held at G.M. Farmhouse in Singena Agrahara near Electronics City in Bengaluru, the reports confirmed drug consumption by 86 people, police said on Thursday, May 23.
Police sources told IANS that more than 50 men and close to 30 women tested positive for drug consumption. The special wing of Central Crime Branch (CCB) police is preparing to send notices to these individuals and call them in for questioning.
One of the actresses had made a video in Bengaluru claiming that she was in Hyderabad and denying her presence at the rave party. However, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda later stated that the popular Telugu actress was indeed present at the rave party where drugs were seized.
Another popular Telugu actress admitted that she attended the party but claimed she did not know what was happening inside and asked people to support her.
The police raided the rave party on May 20, titled ‘Sunset to Sunrise Victory,’ which was attended by around 100 people, including techies, Telugu actors, and others. MDMA, cocaine, hydro ganja, and other substances were allegedly used by those who attended the party. The police seized narcotic substances from the farmhouse.
The Karnataka Police, probing the case, have also been investigating the possibility of a sex racket operating alongside the supply of drugs. Five individuals were arrested in the case, and the police department transferred the investigation from the Electronics City Police Station to the Narcotics Wing of the City CCB.
Home Minister G Parameshwara said that the government aims to make Karnataka a drug-free state and will not tolerate rave parties. He warned that students who come to Karnataka for studies and engage in drug consumption and trafficking are being monitored and will be sent back to their states.