Overview

• Sameer Thahir was arrested on May 5, 2025, under NDPS Act Section 25 for permitting drug-related activities in an apartment he rented in Kochi.
• The arrest follows the April 27 raid where directors Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza, and Shalif Muhammad were caught with hybrid ganja at the same property.
• Thahir claimed he was unaware of drug use by visitors and stated the apartment was primarily used for film-related discussions.
• The Kerala Excise Department has identified the supplier of the seized ganja and is preparing to make further arrests.
• This case is part of a broader crackdown on drug use within the Malayalam film industry, which has seen multiple arrests and suspensions recently.