CCB police busted an allegedly illegal high-tech pool party held in the name of Diwali celebrations at a private villa in Yamalur near Marathahalli. The raid reportedly found MDMA and ganja being used, along with alcohol and prohibited hookah. Three persons have been arrested in connection with the incident, and several items from the party venue were seized for examination by police.
The party was reportedly held at a private villa on Kariyammana Agrahara Road in Yamalur (Marathahalli area of Bengaluru). The police said the organisers had organised it under Diwali celebrations, but they did not take permission from the authorities concerned. What appeared to be a private festive gathering actually involved activities violating rules and regulations, police sources added. CCB team carried out the operation after information about the event and illegal activities was received.
Investigators discovered that organisers had used social media and online applications to attract young men and women to the party. Invitations and promotional messages were reportedly sent via WhatsApp and Instagram. Organisers allegedly used online platforms and applications (FV Social 404, Hopzix) to reach potential participants and encourage them to come to the party. Digital platforms allowed organisers to promote the gathering and bring people from different parts of the city.
One of the unique features of the event was that it had separate entry fees for men, women and couples. As per information gathered in the investigation, male participants were charged Rs 1,710; female participants had to pay Rs 1,080, while couples were charged Rs 2,400 for entry. Apart from the entry charges, organisers also allegedly collected money for narcotic substances and other items available at the venue. Police are checking financial arrangements and how payments were collected from people.
The party was reportedly set to go from 9 pm until 5 am the next morning. Police also suspect that organisers did everything they could to keep law enforcement agencies away from the event. They allegedly didn’t tell guests in advance where the villa was located; only approximate addresses were given so outsiders couldn’t figure out where it was before arriving at the area.
#Karnataka #Bengaluru #Deepavali CCB Busts Illegal Deepavali Pool Party in Marathahalli; Three Arrested The Bengaluru CCB police raided an illegal high-tech pool party organised at a private villa on Kariyammana Agrahara Road in Yamalur, Marathahalli, during which the use of MDMA, ganja, alcohol and prohibited hookah was reportedly found. The party was organised in the name of Deepavali celebrations without obtaining necessary permissions. The organisers allegedly used social media and online apps, including FV Social 404 and Hopzyx, to attract youngsters through WhatsApp and Instagram promotions. Entry fees were fixed at ₹1,710 for men, ₹1,080 for women and ₹2,400 for couples, with additional charges for drugs and other substances. The parties were reportedly held from 9 pm to 5 am, with participants given only approximate locations to avoid police detection. CCB police arrested three accused, identified as Arihant Pandey, Abhinav Pandey and Parth. Police seized materials from the venue and sent them for examination. A case has been registered at Marathahalli police station, and the raid reportedly exposed unauthorised activities being conducted under the guise of private pool parties.
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During the operation, CCB police arrested three persons: Arihant Pandey, Abhinav Pandey and Parth. Some materials were also recovered from the villa, which have been seized and sent for examination as part of the investigation. MDMA, ganja, alcohol and prohibited hookah use have put the alleged activities at the private gathering under the police scanner now.
A case has been registered at Marathahalli Police Station, and further investigation is on. Police are likely to probe the role of those arrested; arrangements made for the party; supply of prohibited substances etc. involvement of any other person etc. How social media and online applications were used to promote the party is another aspect of the investigation.
The incident has once again highlighted the need for strict monitoring of private events and parties organised without permission. Private celebrations are common during the festive season, but organisers have to abide by law and safety regulations as well. Authorities watch gatherings where use or distribution of prohibited substances is suspected too.
The CCB raid exposed the alleged illegal activities at Yamalur villa (three people were arrested and materials seized for investigation). Sources say that where the substances came from, how many participants there were altogether and whether any other persons were involved have not been established in the information given by police. The investigation will establish the full extent of alleged activities and the responsibility of those involved.
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