Bengaluru Rave Party: Telugu Actor Srikanth Meka Denies Any Connection To The Rumours

After a video surfaced showing a rave party at a well-known farmhouse on the outskirts of Bengaluru was busted by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB), netizens began speculating that Telugu actor Srikanth Meka was involved.

These rumors caused distress for Srikanth Meka and his family. Responding swiftly, the actor released a video statement from his Hyderabad residence.

In the video, Srikanth expressed shock at the reports of his alleged involvement and arrest. He clearly stated that he was at home with his family at the time of the raid and was not present at the party.

While acknowledging that the false rumors were somewhat amusing, Srikanth emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it. He urged both media outlets and the public to exercise caution and avoid spreading unfounded speculation.

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) raided an alleged rave party hosted at G.R. Farmhouse near Electronic City in Bengaluru early Monday morning. The raid was conducted at 3 am, following suspicion of drug abuse, according to police.

The event, organised by a Hyderabad-based event planner, extended well beyond the permitted hours, drawing the attention of anti-narcotics officials. During the inspection, the CCB team discovered a stash of drugs, including 17 MDMA tablets and cocaine. Over 100 attendees, including 25 young womenwere present, with some reportedly flown in specifically for the occasion, police said.

Adding to the intrigue, the identification card of an Andhra Pradesh MLA was found in a luxury car parked near the venue, alongside several other high-end vehicles. The party, planned to run from evening until Monday morning, was clandestinely organized on the outskirts of the city.

Following the raid, five individuals, including the party organizer and three drug peddlers, were arrested. A significant quantity of drugs, including MDMA and cocaine, was seized during the operation.

"The investigation is ongoing. We have registered a case under the NDPS Act and IPC Section 268 (public nuisance)," Electronic City police inspector K. Naveen told. "The complete operation was carried out by CCB officers, and it falls under the jurisdiction of Hebbagodi police limits. We have registered a case and handed it over to Hebbagodi. The FSL teams are conducting an investigation at the spot," he added.

Led by CCB DCP Srinivas Gowda, the extensive investigation lasted over six hours.