Madras High Court grants conditional bail to actors Srikanth and Krishna in the high-profile Chennai drug case. They must report daily to Nungambakkam Police Station as part of strict bail terms.
Chennai: Today, on July 8, the Madras High Court has given conditional bail to popular Tamil actors Srikanth and Krishna in connection with the recent Chennai cocaine case, which has shaken the Tamil film industry.
The actors were earlier arrested by the Chennai Police for allegedly being part of a high-profile drug racket. As part of their bail conditions, both actors have been directed by the Court to report every day at the Nungambakkam Police Station.
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The arrests followed an investigation where the police had earlier taken into custody several others. Among them was Prasad, a former AIADMK party member, who the police say supplied drugs to actor Srikanth.
Another accused, Kevin, is said to have sold drugs to actor Krishna. The police have also arrested a Ghanaian national named John and another man named Pradeep.
According to the police, Kevin was found with cocaine, “ganja”, methamphetamine, and Rs 45,000 in cash. They claim Krishna not only consumed drugs but also shared them with his friends.
He was also reportedly part of multiple WhatsApp groups where drug-related discussions and planning took place.
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Srikanth, on the other hand, is said to have had direct links with a drug cartel. Police say he had purchased and used narcotics that were supplied by Prasad.
“Srikanth is believed to have had direct links with a drug cartel, having both purchased and used narcotics supplied by Prasad.”
Both actors are from well-known film families. Srikanth has acted in nearly 70 Tamil movies. Krishna is the son of a film producer and the brother of popular director Vishnu Varadhan.
Krishna has worked in some notable Tamil films like Anjali, Iruvar, and Thalapathy.
The police investigation may not end here.
“Reports suggest that other actors may be under the police radar in connection with the case.”
The case has caused a lot of concern within the film industry. After the news broke, film producers in Kerala have introduced new rules.
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“Kerala-based film producers have made anti-drug affidavits mandatory on film sets.”
Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities have sent out a strict warning:
“Law enforcement authorities have issued a stern warning that withholding information about drug possession or usage will now be treated as a criminal offence.”
Case Title:
Krishna @ Krishnakumar v. State and connected matter
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