Bengaluru Rave Party: Telugu Actress Hema, 85 Others Test Positive For Drugs

In a recent update on the Bengaluru rave party investigation, the Anti-Narcotics wing of Karnataka's Central Crime Branch (CCB) revealed the results of blood tests conducted on attendees.

A concerning number of individuals tested positive for drug consumption. Out of the 73 men and 30 women tested, a total of 86 results came back positive - 59 men and 27 women. The CCB is likely to use these findings to pursue further investigation and potential charges.

Meanwhile, Bengaluru Police have registered a case against 104 individuals following a raid on a rave party at a farmhouse on the outskirts of the city earlier this week.

The "Sunset to Sunrise Victory" rave, held at GM Farmhouse in the Singena Agrahara area near Electronic City, was attended by high-profile men and women from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, including Telugu actors Hema and Ashi Roy. The party, which began in the evening, continued until the early hours of the morning, according to initial reports.

The FIR details that 73 men and 30 women were present at the party, with 59 men and 27 women testing positive for narcotics in blood tests conducted by the police at a private hospital.

Most attendees were consuming drugs, police said, adding that the Central Crime Branch (CCB) will issue notices to all those who tested positive.

Seized items included 14.4 grams of MDMA pills, 1.16 grams of MDMA crystals, six grams of hydro cannabis, five grams of cocaine, 500-denomination notes with cocaine coating, six grams of hydro ganja, five mobile phones, two cars (a Volkswagen and a Land Rover), and DJ equipment including sound and lighting, as per the FIR.

Initially filed at the Electronic City police station, the case was transferred to the Hebbagodi police and later to the CCB.

The police raided the rave party on May 20, seizing a significant amount of drugs including MDMA pills and cocaine. The event, which was disguised as a birthday party, continued until dawn.