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Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Malayalam film directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza arrested for possession of drugs, released on bail: Report
The Excise Department arrested three people, including Malayalam film directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza, for possession of hybrid ganja. As per Mathrubhumi, the arrest was made in Kochi, and they were later released on station bail. (Also Read | Shine Tom Chacko's brother Joe John responds to his drug allegations with sarcasm) The third person who was arrested was Shalif Mohammed. They were arrested during a raid conducted at 2 am Sunday at a flat near the Gosree Bridge in Kochi. Reportedly, the excise authorities recovered 1.6 grams of hybrid ganja from them. The flat reportedly belonged to cinematographer Sameer Thahir. Shalif is known to be a close friend of the directors. Citing Excise Department sources, the report said that the raid was conducted based on confidential information. Khalid is known for directing films such as Alappuzha Gymkhana and Thallumaala. Ashraf has directed films including Thamaasha and Bheemannte Vazhi. This comes just days after the Excise department issued a notice to Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, directing him to appear for questioning on April 28 in connection with the seizure of hybrid ganja. A notice was served to actor Sreenath Bhasi in the case. Earlier, excise officials arrested two individuals—Thasleema Sulthana alias Christina and K Feroze—for allegedly selling hybrid ganja on April 1. Thasleema's husband, Sultan Akbar Ali, was also arrested in connection with the case. The probe team suspects that Sulthana supplied drugs to the two actors. Chacko was arrested on April 21 for alleged drug use but was released on station bail the same day. The arrest followed a nearly four-hour-long interrogation related to an incident in which Chacko allegedly fled from a Kochi hotel during a narcotics raid. Sreenath Bhasi had approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail, fearing arrest in the case, but withdrew his petition on the same day.
News18
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Malayalam Film Directors Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza Arrested For Hybrid Ganja Possession
Last Updated: In a surprise raid, the Excise Department in Kochi arrested Malayalam filmmakers Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza, and Shalif Mohammed for possessing hybrid ganja. In a surprise raid early Sunday morning, the Excise Department in Kochi arrested three people, including renowned Malayalam filmmakers Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza, for possessing hybrid ganja. The operation, which took place around 2 am, also led to the arrest of a third individual, Shalif Mohammed. The authorities conducted the raid after gathering intelligence on the illegal substance. The excise seized around 1.63 grams Hybrid Ganja from them. The three individuals were later granted station bail after their arrest. They were taken into custody from an apartment near the Gosree Bridge in Kochi during a late-night raid, which followed confidential intelligence. The apartment, as per reports, belongs to a well-known cinematographer from the film industry named Sameer Thahir. Sources from the Excise Department revealed that the raid was carried out following confidential information. According to the officials, the ganja was brought to the apartment for personal consumption. According to the Excise Department, initial questioning revealed that the individuals had been using ganja regularly for years. They were reportedly at the apartment for a discussion related to a movie. Authorities have now stated that they will investigate further to identify the supplier. Khalid Rahman is recognized for his direction of hit films like Alappuzha Gymkhana and Thallumaala. On the other hand, Ashraf Hamza is known for his work on films such as Thamaasha and Bheemannte Vazhi. First Published: April 27, 2025, 09:14 IST
