Overview

• Vedan, a Malayalam rapper, was arrested by Hill Palace police in Kochi after a raid uncovered six grams of ganja in his apartment.
• The rapper admitted to drug use during questioning and was released on station bail due to the small quantity of cannabis seized.
• Authorities also confiscated Rs 9.5 lakh in cash, claimed to be earnings from a recent stage show, pending verification.
• The Forest Department detained Vedan after a tiger claw, reportedly procured from Thailand, was found in his possession, potentially violating wildlife protection laws.
• This arrest follows recent detentions of Malayalam film directors in Kerala as part of an intensified anti-drug operation targeting public figures.