On Thursday, the Anti-Narcotic Intelligence Unit (NAIU) made a major drug bust in Valasaravakkam. The unit arrested eight people, including a Malayalam actress and a filmmaker. Among those taken into custody were actress Anju Krishna and assistant director Vincy Nivetha.
Police seize drugs from gang
According to a report in The Times of India, the police seized methamphetamine and ganja from the group. The operation was carried out after the unit received a tip-off and conducted a raid in the area. All eight accused have been taken into police custody, and due legal procedures are being followed, the report stated.
How the police busted the group
As per the report, Inspector Johnny Chellappan from the ANIU South team first apprehended a 33-year-old man named Vigneshwaran, a resident of Nesapakkam. During questioning, Vigneshwaran allegedly revealed that he had procured the drugs from Venkatesh Kumar, a 31-year-old resident of Kovur near Porur.
Following this, the police set up a trap and sent a fake customer to meet the supplier and bring him to a spot. When Venkatesh Kumar’s car arrived at a designated landmark in Valasaravakkam in Tamil Nadu, the police intercepted the vehicle and conducted a thorough search. Narcotic substances were allegedly found, following which Venkatesh Kumar and others present at the spot were arrested.
According to the report, the police seized six grams of methamphetamine, seven grams of OG ganja, fifteen grams of ganja, a smoking bong, a stamp, and nine mobile phones. The seized items were handed over to the concerned authorities, and the accused were produced before a magistrate. The court subsequently remanded them to judicial custody for further investigation.
Who Is Anju Krishna?
Anju Krishna is a moderately popular Malayalam actress who has appeared in films such as Aaro and Akasham Kadann. She also acted in the Tamil film Vellimala, directed by Om Vijay. In Aaro, directed by Kareem and written by Kareem along with Rasheed Parakkal, Joju George played the lead role, while Anju Krishna essayed an important character.
The police also arrested Vincy Nivetha, an assistant director working in the Tamil film industry. Officials stated that she was present with the group at the time of the arrest.
