Bengaluru: Bengaluru rave party case took a turn when Telugu film actor Hema was arrested by the Central Crime Branch after questioning on Monday. The party, held on May 19 near Electronic City, came under scrutiny.
Hema was summoned by the CCB on Monday and, as per sources, she appeared wearing a burqa to conceal her identity. However, her responses didn't satisfy the interrogators, leading to her arrest.
Addressing the media outside the police station, Hema maintained her innocence, stating, "I haven't done anything wrong. They're falsely accusing me. I did not take drugs. I shared a video denying my involvement from Hyderabad, not Bengaluru. I even posted a video of myself cooking biryani in Hyderabad."
The party, disguised as a birthday celebration, attracted attendees mainly from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with a few from Bengaluru, according to CCB sources.
Acting on a tip-off, the CCB raided the venue and conducted blood tests on the attendees, revealing that 86 individuals, including Hema, tested positive for narcotics out of the 103 present.
The raid yielded a significant haul, including MDMA (Ecstasy) pills, MDMA crystals, cannabis, cocaine, luxury cars, and DJ equipment worth Rs 1.5 crore.
Earlier, Hema released a video asserting her innocence, claiming to be in Hyderabad at a farmhouse and denying involvement in the Bengaluru event. She expressed frustration over false reports and released another video showcasing herself cooking at home.
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