Cocaine scandal moves Kollywood: Srikanth and Krishna under police scanner
Chennai Police is investigating actor
Srikanth
as he is allegedly involved in a cocaine drug case. According to a recent report by News18, Srikanth is being interrogated by special police at the Nungambakkam police station in Chennai.
Prashanth
, a former AIADMK executive who was arrested in a dispute at a private bar in the Nungambakkam area, has told the police that he sold cocaine to actor Srikanth. Based on this information, the police have summoned Srikanth for questioning and have conducted a medical examination on him. His blood samples have also been collected to confirm whether he had used drugs. According to Police, once the test results are released, necessary legal action will be taken.
Confession links Srikanth to drug use
According to Prashanth's confession, it seems that Srikanth needed cocaine during the filming of the movie 'Theengarai' and he sold it for Rs. 12,000. Prashanth also told the police that Srikanth and actor
Krishna
used cocaine at clubs and parties in Chennai. Based on this information, the police are conducting further investigations.
Actor Krishna under investigation
Following this, reports have emerged that the police are also conducting an intensive investigation into the role of actor Krishna. Prashanth's statement is seen as key evidence regarding the involvement of Srikanth and Krishna in the cocaine case. The results of the medical examination and ongoing investigations are likely to determine the next steps in the case. Meanwhile, the news of Srikanth and Krishna's drug use shocked Kollywood fans.
The revelation of their names in the cocaine investigation caused a huge stir in the film industry. These details have sparked widespread debate and concern in the film community.
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