CCB officials demanded bribe, sexual favours from detained women in Bengaluru rave party case, claims activist: Report

An RTI activist has accused CCB officials of demanding bribe and sexual favours from detained women after a high-profile rave party raid in Bengaluru this May.

Published on: Nov 12, 2024, 11:15:02 IST

By Yamini C S

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A Bengaluru-based activist has filed a complaint with the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), accusing officials from the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of corruption and misconduct after a raid on a rave party earlier this year. The complaint, lodged by Vijay Dennis, president of Karnataka RTI Workers Seva Samithi, claims that certain CCB officers demanded bribes and sought sexual favours from women detained in the raid, which took place on the outskirts of Bengaluru in May, The Hindu reported.

The State Human Rights Commission has instructed an investigation to be completed by November 21. (Shutterstock)

Following the complaint, the SHRC has directed the Bengaluru City police commissioner to investigate and provide a report by November 21. Dennis alleges that CCB officials involved in the operation fabricated medical reports to implicate the women arrested, pressuring them for a bribe of ₹10 lakh and asking for inappropriate favours.

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The raid occurred on May 19 at the G. R. Farmhouse in Hebbagodi, near Electronics City in Bengaluru, during an event titled “Vasu’s Birthday: Sunset to Sunrise Victory,” hosted by Hyderabad resident L. Vasu. The party led to the arrests of over 100 people, including prominent Telugu film personalities. The CCB collected blood samples from the attendees to test for illegal drugs, resulting in 85 individuals testing positive for narcotics. Charges were subsequently filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

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Among those present at the event were 73 men and 30 women, including Telugu actors Hema and Ashi Roy. Actor Hema was taken into custody in June after police stated she tested positive for drugs, despite her denial of attending the party. Hema later released a video statement, claiming that her name had been unfairly linked to the incident and asserting that she was actually at a farmhouse near Hyderabad.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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