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Malayalam Rapper Vedan and Film Directors Arrested in Kochi Drug Raids

Police seized cannabis and significant cash in coordinated operations targeting prominent cultural figures under India's NDPS Act.

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Kerala rapper Vedan. (Photo from social media)
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Overview

  • Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, known as Vedan, was arrested with eight others after police seized 5 grams of cannabis and Rs 1.5 lakh in cash from his Kochi flat on Monday.
  • The raid on Vedan's residence was conducted by Kochi's Hill Palace Police following a tip-off and occurred around 10 am.
  • During questioning, Vedan confessed to drug use, and charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act are expected to follow.
  • Earlier on Sunday, Kerala Police excise officials raided the Kochi flat of film directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza, seizing 1.6 grams of hybrid cannabis and arresting them along with associate Shalif Mohammed.
  • The arrests have sparked scrutiny of substance use within the Malayalam entertainment industry, as Vedan and the directors are notable figures in regional music and cinema.