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NDTV
10-07-2025
- NDTV
Tirumala Milk Treasury Manager Found Dead In Chennai
Chennai: Naveen Bollineni, a treasury manager at Tirumala Milk, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Chennai, with preliminary investigation pointing to death by suicide. The 40-year-old was reportedly under pressure following allegations of misappropriating Rs 40 crore in cash from the company. Police sources said he had already returned Rs 5 crore. In a purported suicide note emailed to his mother, sister, and a few colleagues, Naveen is said to have blamed officials within the company for his mental distress. However, the Chennai Police said no formal complaint had been filed against him, no case registered, and he had not been summoned for questioning. The investigation had not yet begun, and the company had not yet given them documents and financial records, the sources said, adding a complaint was however forwarded by the Deputy Commissioner of Police of Kolathur to the AC and the jurisdiction inspector. The police have filed a case of suspicious death and launched a probe. BJP leader K Annamalai has accused the Kolathur Deputy Commissioner of Police for conducting unofficial enquiries without registering a case. Mr Annamalai also criticised Chief Minister MK Stalin, alleging the DMK government has lost control over the police force, an allegation the ruling DMK denies. The Chennai Police Commissioner has deputed the Joint Commissioner to investigate the case and submit a report.
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
4 Detained, Questioned After Actors Arrested In Chennai Cocaine Case
The Chennai Police's high-profile investigation into an alleged cocaine network linked to actors, political operatives, and foreign nationals has intensified, with four key individuals taken under police custody for interrogation - Prasad, Pradeep, Kevin, and John. Investigators say Prasad, a former AIADMK functionary, is accused of selling cocaine to friends - including actor Srikanth - and hosting drug-fuelled parties. Kevin, believed to have supplied drugs to actor Krishna, was earlier found in possession of cocaine, OG ganja, methamphetamine, and Rs 45,000 in cash. John, a Ghanaian national, is suspected of being a key link in the network. Pradeep's role is under investigation, believed to be part of the same syndicate. It all began with the arrest of Pradeep and John for alleged possession of cocaine and their interrogation led to Prasad who was also arrested after a drunken brawl at a pub in Chennai. The case gained attention after the arrests of actors Srikanth and Krishna in connection with the drug racket. According to investigators Krishna used cocaine and shared it with friends, and was active on WhatsApp groups that coordinated drug use. Actor Srikanth allegedly purchased and used cocaine and had links with the drug cartel as well. Both actors belong to prominent film families. Krishna's father is a film producer, and his brother, Vishnu Varadhan, is a noted director. Krishna has appeared in landmark Tamil films such as Anjali, Iruvar, and Thalapathy. The Tamil film industry is reportedly shaken up over the arrests, with fears that more names - including a few actresses - may emerge during the investigation. In response to rising concerns, Kerala-based film producers have made it mandatory for artists and crew to sign "No drug" affidavit before filming - a move Tamil producers are also considering. Chennai Police have made it clear that withholding information about drug possession or usage will now be treated as a criminal offence. Authorities say arrests and charges are based on scientific evidence, including witness accounts, digital forensics, and financial transactions.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Woman tips off cops, husband and friend held for ganja supply
Chennai: A woman's alert to police led to the arrest of her husband, a techie involved in buying and distributing ganja, in Thiruvottiyur on Tuesday. Police also arrested his friend, who assisted him in the trade. The accused, Raja, 28, lived in a private apartment in Thiruvottiyur and worked for an IT firm on Anna Salai. According to police, he purchased ganja in bulk and stored it at home where he split it into smaller packets for distribution among friends and acquaintances. Despite repeated objections from his wife and frequent quarrels, he continued the activity. Police said he also physically assaulted her when she protested. Worried about the consequences of his drug dealings, his wife eventually contacted the Chennai Police control room and shared their address. A team of the Thiruvottiyur police immediately conducted a search at the residence and seized ganja. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai During questioning, Raja disclosed that he procured the narcotic from Hariharan, 25, a resident of North Railway Station Road in Thiruvottiyur. Hariharan, in turn, sourced it from a dealer in North Chennai. Police said they admitted to acquiring it through a WhatsApp group in which there are more than 100 members and earned a commission in the form of ganja for every sale Raja facilitated. Both Raja and Hariharan were remanded in judicial custody. Police have registered a case and are now investigating others linked to the distribution network.
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- India Gazette
Actor Krishna arrested in alleged drug case
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 26 (ANI): Actor Krishna was arrested by Chennai Police in connection with an alleged drug case. The Chennai City Police Narcotics Intelligence Division has arrested two key individuals, Krishna and Kevin, in connection with a major drug trafficking case on Thursday. This follows an earlier incident on May 22, 2025, in which a large quantity of drugs was seized near the Nungambakkam railway station, according to a Greater Chennai Police press release. Following detailed investigations by the Narcotics Intelligence Unit, the police arrested one accused on June 1 and another on June 7. During interrogation, it was revealed that the drugs were sourced from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Mumbai and brought to Chennai for sale to local youths and others, as per the press release. Based on this intelligence, police conducted a thorough raid today (June 26, 2025) and arrested a man identified as Jeshveer alias Kevin. The raid was led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Visharani (IPS), under the supervision of senior officers from the Narcotics Division, Legal Department, Cyber Crime, and Technical Teams. According to police, Kevin, who handled transactions through WhatsApp and other encrypted platforms, acted as a middleman, connecting buyers and sellers of narcotic substances. He maintained close contact with college students and youths, promoting drug usage among them. His operations involved maintaining both cash and stock at hand to quickly fulfill orders. The accused was also involved in providing loans to college students and others, using drug sales as a front for illegal financial activities. Investigations have revealed that he collaborated with actor Krishna, as per the press release. Further investigations are underway. The authorities have confirmed that all the arrested individuals will be produced before the court. Further legal action is being pursued. Krishna is another actor taken into custody after South Indian film actor Srikanth, who was arrested on Monday by the Greater Chennai Police in connection with a narcotics case, police said. The arrest followed the detention of T. Prasad, a functionary of the AIADMK IT wing, who is suspected of having supplied the banned substance to the actor. During interrogation, police gathered evidence pointing to Actor Srikanth's alleged involvement in the drug network. According to officials, Tamil actor Shrikanth was produced before a Magistrate at the Magistrate's residence. They said the actor has been remanded to judicial custody until July 7, 2025, following his appearance. Shrikanth's advocate, Vignesh Ramanadhan, represented him during the proceedings. Earlier, he was taken to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital for a medical examination as part of the procedure. Following this, Actor Srikanth was produced before Magistrate Dhayalan of the 14th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore. The hearing took place at the magistrate's residence in the Judicial Officers' Quarters, which is located in the Egmore area of Chennai. Actor Srikanth was brought to the Nungambakkam Police Station on Monday afternoon and interrogated for more than nine hours. During this time, a blood sample was collected and tested, with the results confirming the presence of the narcotic substance in his system. Srikanth made his acting debut in 1999 with K Balachander's TV show Jannal--Marabu Kavithaigal. In 2002, he debuted on the silver screen with the Tamil film Roja Kootam. Meanwhile, on the work front as an actor, Krishna first faced the camera for Mani Ratnam's Anjali and later appeared in Iruvar and Santosh Sivan's The Terrorist. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
After Srikanth's arrest, Tamil actor Krishna arrested in Chennai in drug case
The Chennai Police on Thursday arrested Tamil actor Krishna in connection with an alleged drug case. Krishna is the second actor to be arrested in drug case.(Wikimedia commons) The arrest comes over a month after a large quantity of drugs was seized near the Nungambakkam railway station on May 22, according to news agency ANI. Krishna is the second actor to be arrested in the case after another South Indian actor Srikanth was arrested by the Greater Chennai Police on Monday. The Chennai City Police Narcotics Intelligence Division said it arrested two key individuals, Krishna and Kevin, in connection with a major drug trafficking case. Also Read: 'Next 14 days going to be amazing': Shubhanshu Shukla's first message from ISS The authorities said that following the May 22 incident of a drug bust, a detailed investigation was conducted by the Narcotics Intelligence Unit, following which two accused were arrested earlier this month. During the interrogation, the authorities also found out that the drugs were brought into Chennai from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Mumbai, the police statement said. Based on the intelligence, the police conducted a raid led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Visharani (IPS) on Thursday, June 26, and arrested a man identified as Jeshveer alias Kevin. The probe has revealed that Kevin handled transactions through WhatsApp and other encrypted platforms, acted as a middleman, connecting buyers and sellers of narcotic substances. The authorities said that Kevin provided drugs to college students and youths and also gave them loans. However, the accused allegedly used drug sales as a cover for illegal financial activities. The investigation also revealed that Kevin collaborated with actor Krishna, the police said. Actor Srikanth also in custody Tamil-Telugu actor Srikanth was arrested by the Greater Chennai Police on Monday in connection with a narcotics case. Also Read: Pakistan's letters won't change India's stand on Indus Waters Treaty: Jal Shakti minister Srikanth's arrest came after the detention of T Prasad, an AIADMK IT wing functionary, who was suspected of having supplied the banned substance to the actor. During his interrogation, the Chennai police gathered evidence suggesting Srikanth's alleged involvement in the drug network. Srikanth was produced before a Magistrate and was remanded to judicial custody until July 7. He was then brought to the Nungambakkam Police Station and interrogated for more than nine hours. A blood sample was also collected and tested, with the results confirming the presence of the narcotic substance in his system.
