18 individuals arrested for internet hosting drug celebration in Chennai resort

The Greater Chennai Police arrested 18 individuals together with three ladies and a resort supervisor for allegedly internet hosting a drug celebration throughout their keep at a well-liked resort on EVR Salai in Kilpauk. 

The Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) has been actively figuring out and arresting drug offenders in addition to these linked to narcotic distribution networks, taking strict authorized motion towards them. As a part of this effort, primarily based on a tip-off, a joint workforce of ANIU officers and Kilpauk Police performed a search on Sunday (October 5, 2025) on the resort on E.V.R. Road in Kilpauk.

During the operation, people staying in a number of rooms have been detained and interrogated. Upon testing, it was discovered that they’d consumed ganja. Following this, a case was registered at Kilpauk police station, and 18 individuals have been arrested.

Mohammed Irfan (30) of Mannady, Sakthivel (36) of Perungalathur, Abilash (27) of Mannady, Janarth (26) of Pulianthope, Ganesh (32) of Nammalvarpet, resort supervisor Sukumar (43) of Saidapet, together with three ladies have been cited as accused within the FIR. 

From their possession, 4.3 grams of ganja, 18 cellphones, 2 two-wheelers, and three automobiles have been seized. All the 18 accused have been produced earlier than the court docket on Monday after inquiry, and applicable authorized motion was initiated towards them, mentioned town police.