Two Kannada actors summoned in drug case

Wednesday 23rd September 2020 06:10 EDT
 

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) investigating the drugs case has summoned two Kannada film actors Akul Balaji, Santhosh Kumar and Yuvaraj RV, a former MLA's son to appear for questioning.

"During the investigation certain information was gathered, and it was felt necessary to inquire Akul Balaji, Santhosh Kumar and Yuvaraj RV," a CCB official said. Akul Balaji, who has acted in tele-serials and a few movies, said he has received the notice. The police have so far arrested nine people, including film actresses Ragini Dwivedi and Sanjjanaa Galrani, RTO clerk BK Ravishankar, Rahul Thonse and a Nigerian Simon. They are charged with consuming and supplying drugs during rave parties through drug peddlers. At least seven others involved in the case are at large, including former minister late Jeevaraj Alva's son Aditya Alva, police said


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