Telugu actor Hema arrested by CCB in Bengaluru after rave party probe: Report

Telugu actor Hema has been arrested by authorities in connection with the Bengaluru rave party investigation, amidst revelations of widespread drug use.

Published on: Jun 3, 2024, 18:58:59 IST

By Yamini C S

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Telugu actor Hema found herself in police custody on Monday, implicated in the Bengaluru rave party affair after extensive questioning by the Central Crime Branch (CCB), a News18 report stated.

Telugu actor Hema tested positive for drug consumption following a bust.

Earlier in the day, the Bengaluru Police's CCB served notices to eight individuals, including Hema, summoning them for interrogation.

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The revelation that 86 individuals tested positive for drug use at a recent rave event on the outskirts of the city on May 22 ignited widespread controversy, shedding light on the prevalent drug culture among party attendees.

The Karnataka Police's Anti-Narcotics Division swooped in on the rave gathering, attended by 73 men and 30 women, which notably included two Telugu actors, Hema and Ashi Roy.

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Confirming these developments, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda revealed that blood samples from the partygoers had been sent to laboratories for analysis.

“On the night of May 19, Bengaluru Police’s CCB, based on specific information, raided a farmhouse at Electronic City. Around 100 people were at the event where drugs and narcotic substances were found,” The city top cop said, as quoted by the publication.

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The event, which spanned from 5 pm on May 18 to 6 am on May 19, purportedly posed as a birthday celebration organized by a certain Vasu from 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