Following the explosive revelation by filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh that drug use is widespread among celebrities, the CCB has launched an offensive against street smuggling vendors.
The CCB will reconvene Lankesh to search for material or evidence to justify his recorded statement on Monday.
Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Sandeep Patil said: “Indrajit’s statement was taken on Monday and he had mentioned some names and past incidents. But there is no material or evidence to corroborate what he told us. So he will be given another chance. to give evidence or material, if you have, to support your statement. “
Patil said that the CCB had already started an investigation to gather evidence on the information provided by Indrajit. “His statement about film and television actors and children of politicians has become sensational,” said a senior official.
“But at the same time, we cannot act against him just because someone is taking his names. We need some material or evidence to corroborate it. Indrajit should have come to us before going public. His whistle-blowing act may have caused many are alert, hindering our investigation, “added the officer.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is in the process of serving notices to the actors and musicians named by drug dealer Anika D after she was captured.
Police have also asked the NCB to share details of its recent raids in the city so they can also come together to end the sale and use of drugs.
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