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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mangli responds after police raid her birthday party for liquor violation; says no drugs were found at resort
Popular Telugu folk singer Mangli found herself in legal trouble after throwing a birthday bash for friends and family at a resort in Chevella, near Hyderabad. The Chevella police have registered a case against the singer and three others for hosting a party without proper permissions. (Also Read: Water tank bursts on set of Ram Charan's The India House causing major flooding, crew members injured) According to the news agency PTI, police raided the resort on Tuesday night and found 25 guests there, with music being played by a DJ. Mangli's birthday party was organised without obtaining permission from the Excise Department to serve liquor at a commercial establishment, nor was a police license issued for using the sound system. Cases were registered against Mangli, the resort manager and two others for alleged violation of provisions of the Excise Act, the loudspeaker rule and the NDPS Act, said the police. Samples of the guests were collected using NDPS kits at Mangli's birthday, and one of them tested positive for marijuana. Upon questioning, the police said that he confessed to smoking marijuana four days ago. The probe is on to track and trace the drug supplier. After news broke of liquor and drug violations at her birthday party, Mangli issued a video statement to the press clarifying what happened. She said, 'As my parents had requested, my birthday was held at a resort with a tight guest list. My parents, their friends, and my friends, along with our family members, were present there.' She admitted that permission wasn't taken for liquor and sound, as she 'wasn't aware' she needed to, but denied drugs were partaken at the resort. 'We did have a sound system and liquor, but I did not know we needed to take permission for it. I definitely would've taken permission otherwise; it was a misunderstanding,' said Mangli, adding, 'Also, my party had nothing more than local liquor. The police also didn't find any drugs on the premises. The one person who tested positive for it had taken it beforehand. We are cooperating with the police on the investigation.'
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Singer Mangli arrested during drug bust at b'day bash
Hyderabad: Famous Tollywood singer Mangli was arrested on Wednesday after police raided a private birthday party she hosted at Tripura Resort near Irlapalli in Chevella, on the city outskirts. During the raid, police discovered drugs and imported liquor at the venue. Of the 48 guests tested, nine tested positive for drug use. Police also seized foreign liquor from the resort premises. A case has been registered against Mangli and several others under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Additionally, Mangli has been charged with organising the event without obtaining prior permission or necessary clearances. Nearly 50 guests reportedly attended the party, including Mangli's family, industry colleagues, and well-known Telugu personalities.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Police book singer Mangli for liquor party without permission
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police on Wednesday booked folk singer Mangli for allegedly organising a liquor party without valid permission during her birthday celebrations at Tripura Resorts in Chevella. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The officials seized liquor bottles from the venue. Some guests who attended the birthday party were tested for drugs, and one individual tested positive for consumption of ganja. He was booked under the NDPS Act. According to officials, at around 1:30 am, the Chevella police received a complaint from locals about loud music at Tripura Resort. A police team reached the scene and discovered that singer Mangli, also known as Satyavati, was celebrating her birthday with family and friends. "To use a DJ sound system at any event, organisers must obtain permission from the police. Similarly, if liquor is being supplied, permission from the excise department is required. They had neither," Chevella inspector M Bhupal Sridhar said. According to police, 25 members attended the party, including Mangli's friend and actor Divi Vadthya. The party was arranged by Mangli's manager, Megharaj. Apart from Mangli and her manager, police booked cases against Tripura Resort assistant general manager M Shiva Rama Krishna, Mangli's associate-cum-guest K Damodhar Reddy under BNS and Excise Act. All the accused were issued notices to appear for questioning.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Singer Mangli among four booked after birthday party raid in Chevella
Telugu folk singer Mangli was among four persons booked by the Cyberabad police on Tuesday night following a raid on a party held without the requisite permission from the Excise Department. The event was part of her birthday celebrations at Tripura Resort in Chevella. Cases have been booked against Sivarama Krishna, AGM, Tripura Resorts, M. Satyavathi alias Mangli, Dune Megharaj and K. Damodhar Reddy on the charges of violations of Excise Act, Loudspeakers rule and NDPS Act. The police said notices have been issued to the accused and further investigation is underway to identify the ganja supplier. A substantial quantity of liquor was found at the venue. While no narcotic substances were recovered during the raid, attendees were subjected to drug tests during the operation carried out jointly by the Cyberabad Special Operations Team (SOT) and the Chevella police. According to an official part of the investigation, nine individuals, including four women and five men, were tested for drug consumption. Only K. Damodhar Reddy, tested positive for ganja. The gathering was attended by around 25 guests, many of whom were associated with the film industry. 'The birthday party was organised without obtaining prior permission to serve liquor from the Excise Department, prompting a case to be registered against the singer and her brother. Additionally, the resort manager and the DJ operator have been booked for conducting the event without necessary approvals and for violating police regulations,' said an official from the SOT.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Singer Mangli booked after liquor and marijuana found at birthday bash
Popular folk and playback singer Mangli has landed in legal trouble following a late-night raid at her birthday party held at a resort in Chevella, Telangana. Authorities found foreign liquor and marijuana at the event, leading to a police case being registered against the singer. According to Chevella Police, the raid was conducted at Tripura Resort after they received a tip-off about a high-profile party being held without proper permissions. The police discovered that foreign liquor was being served illegally, and a guest identified as Damodar was caught consuming marijuana on the premises. Mangli has been booked for organizing the event without securing prior police permission and for serving alcohol without obtaining clearance from the excise department. Additionally, a case has been filed against the resort's General Manager for permitting the event to take place without the required legal approvals. The singer's birthday celebration was attended by several notable personalities from the entertainment industry, including singer Divi and lyricist Kasarla Shyam. With their presence at the party confirmed, they are now under police radar, and officials are expected to issue notices to them for further questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. Damodar, the individual found using marijuana during the raid, has been taken into custody. Authorities are continuing their inquiry into potential drug use at the event. Mangli is a widely recognized voice in Telugu cinema, known for hit numbers like 'Ramulo Ramula,' 'Saaranga Dhariya,' and 'Bhoom Baddhal.'
